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canine distemper

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canine distemper
n.
See distemper1.

canine distemper
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Veterinary Science) See distemper1
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Noun1.canine distemper - a viral disease of young dogs characterized by high fever and respiratory inflammation
distemper - any of various infectious viral diseases of animals


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This puts them at great risk from a wide range of diseases such as Parvovirus and Canine Distemper - technically they should not leave Thailand until they are four months old anyway.
Most experts agree that dogs should be protected against canine parvovirus type 2 (CPV-2), canine distemper virus (CDV), canine adenovirus type 2 (CAV-2), and rabies virus (RV) because they are highly contagious and potentially fatal.
Mr Curry could have protected Ben from this terrible disease, along with canine distemper, hepatitis and parvovirus, by means of a simple yearly vaccination by a veterinary surgeon for a fee usually under pounds 30, a small price to pay compared to the loss of a beloved pet, and considerably cheaper than the vet fees one would incur should the dog become infected.
 
 
 
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