Reasons of Distemper in Dogs:
Reasons of Distemper in Dogs: What Every Pet Owner Must Know–Canine Distemper Virus is one of the most serious viral diseases that affect the health of dogs. Canine Distemper Virus (CDV) is a serious contagious viral infection in dogs caused by the Ca nine Distemper Virus (CDV), and the disease is caused by the canine distemper virus (CDV). Affected dogs primarily are affected by the respiratory, gastrointestinal, and central nervous system. This infection can be life-threatening for a dog, with young puppies at highest risk of developing a serious multiphasic neurologic disorder (caused by the distemper virus). Below are three reasons why dogs develop distemper.
1. Failure to Vaccinate
Failure to vaccinate dogs for distemper is one of the most significant reasons canines contract distemper. Puppies require at least 6 to 8 weeks of age to receive the complete series of distemper vaccine doses. If you have a puppy that has not had a complete series of distemper vaccinations, is overdue for a booster vaccination, or if your dog has received an incomplete series of distemper vaccinations, your dog is at risk of contracting CDV.
2. Exposure to Infected Dogs
Canine distemper is transmitted through the following means: inhalation of the virus from an infected canine, ingestion of contaminated food and/or water, and contact with contaminated bedding and/or surroundings. Common settings for exposure to CDV include boarding kennels, dog parks, shelters, and other crowded environments.
Regarding potential exposures to CDV-infected dogs, direct exposure (through contact with infected canines) is the most significant and safest risk to your dog. Airborne exposure is the second most significant risk to your pet, and less significant are exposure through shared food and/or water bowls and through contaminated bedding and/or surroundings.
3. Immunocompromised Dogs
Dogs with compromised immune systems (i.e., those that already have been exposed to illness, such as young puppies) are at increased risk of developing distemper.
