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Contagious Diseases in Dogs: Distemper

The following sections offer a brief look at the most prominent—and dangerous—of canine-related malfunctions. Though the list is daunting, remember that proper maintenance and expert intervention can correct or mitigate most of these difficulties. For quick reference, disorders are flagged with a cross (disorders) to indicate that immediate veterinary attention is required. A skull (lethal disorders) designates potentially lethal disorders.

Vaccines are available for all of these disorders and should be administered on whatever schedule your veterinarian recommends.

disorderlethal disorderCanine Distemper: This virus is the most dangerous threat to the world’s canine population. Among young dogs and puppies (the most susceptible population), the death rate for infected animals can reach 80 percent. Even dogs who survive often sustain severe, irreversible neurological damage. The disease is highly contagious.

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Chapter 9: Emergency Care For Your Dog

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can dogs spread distemper disease to us,humans???

barked by erris tan on Jun 3, 2008 AT 5:09 am PDT
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barked by diane phillips on Oct 21, 2009 AT 5:50 am PDT
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