Canine Core Vaccines: Distemper Flashcards
1
Q
What is Distemper?
A
Highly contagious viral disease with high mortality rate
2
Q
What animals does Distemper effect?
A
dogs and wildlife
3
Q
How is Distemper transmitted? (2)
A
- airborne
2. through mucous membranes
4
Q
How is the Distemper virus shed? (2)
A
- urine
2. feces
5
Q
What is Distemper also known as?
A
“Hard pad” disease
6
Q
What are the symptoms of Distemper? (4)
A
- nasal/ocular discharge
- fever
- vomiting/diarrhea
- seizures/paralysis