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The Canine Distemper

The Canine Distemper is produced by the virus with the same name, and it affects not only dogs, but several other carnivores like bears, wild felines, wild canines, the dog being the principal reservoir of virus. The Canine Distemper Virus is part of the Paramyxoviridae family, being related with the human measles and several other viruses that infect ruminants, pigs and dolphins. Domestic cats don’t show clinical signs and the disease is self-limiting, the so called Feline Distemper is not related to the Canine Distemper Virus, so you don’t have to worry about your can get sick from your dog.[…]Read More…