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Canine distemper virus (CDV) (sometimes termed "footpad disease") is a viral disease that affects a wide variety of mammal families, [2] including domestic and wild species of dogs, coyotes, foxes, pandas, wolves, ferrets, skunks, raccoons, and felines, as well as pinnipeds, some primates, and a variety of other species. CDV does not affect humans.
As the disease progresses, distemper will attack a dog's nervous system. Neurologic symptoms can include: Head tilt. Lack of coordination. Muscle spasms. Convulsions with "jaw-chewing movements ...
Long Island is seeing an alarming rise in raccoons infected with canine distemper, a highly contagious and fatal disease for unvaccinated dogs Local animal rescue groups report increased sightings ...
English: Canine Distemper virus cytoplasmic inclusion body within a neutrophil (blood smear, Wright's Stain). This was found on the blood smear of a 1-month-old, female, mixed breed puppy that presented with signs consistent with upper respiratory disease and conjunctivitis.
Here is where the disease has been reported as well as information about symptoms, treatment and tips for dog owners as the mysterious respiratory illness lingers:
Dogs are ten times more likely to be infected than humans. The disease in dogs can affect the eyes, brain, lungs, skin, or bones. [15] Histoplasmosis* is a fungal disease caused by Histoplasma capsulatum that affects both dogs and humans. The disease in dogs usually affects the lungs and small intestine. [16]
The DA2PPC vaccine protects against the debilitating and deadly disease canine distemper. This disease is a fatal viral illness that causes neurologic dysfunction, pneumonia, nonspecific systemic symptoms such as fever and fatigue, and weight loss, as well as upper respiratory symptoms and diarrhea, poor appetite, and vomiting. [4]
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