Canine distemper virus (CDV) is a highly contagious disease affecting dogs’ respiratory, gastrointestinal, and nervous systems. There is no antiviral cure; treatment is entirely supportive, focusing ...

Distemper is a frightening disease in dogs. Along with rabies, it’s one of the worst illnesses a dog can get. Not only does it have the potential to be fatal, but it can be debilitating to dogs who do ...

Canine distemper might sound like a relic of the past, but don’t be fooled — it’s still pretty common, especially among unvaccinated dogs. This highly contagious virus can wreak havoc on a dog’s ...

Dogs can get sick just like humans. The best way to prevent the spread of illness is to vaccinate your pet. There are several "core vaccines" dogs should get to combat serious diseases, Dr. Jerry ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. (NEXSTAR) – The residents of a town on North ...

(NEXSTAR) – The residents of a town on North Carolina’s Outer Banks are currently being cautioned to protect their pets from possible canine distemper infections after increased reports of sick ...