What is distemper? Canine distemper is a viral disease caused by the canine distemper virus, or CDV, according to VCA Animal Hospitals.

“Although dogs that survive will have lifelong immunity to canine distemper virus, they usually have permanent, irreparable nervous system damage,” the AVMA writes.

Canine distemper is a contagious and serious disease caused by a virus. The virus attacks the respiratory, gastrointestinal, and nervous systems of dogs.

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“Although dogs that survive will have lifelong immunity to canine distemper virus, they usually have permanent, irreparable nervous system damage,” the AVMA writes.

What is distemper? Canine distemper is a viral disease caused by the canine distemper virus, or CDV, according to VCA Animal Hospitals. It can infect dogs, as well as other animals – including wolves, ...

“Although dogs that survive will have lifelong immunity to canine distemper virus, they usually have permanent, irreparable nervous system damage,” the AVMA writes.