What does distemper do to dogs? Distemper is a multi-system disease, affecting the respiratory, gastrointestinal and nervous systems of dogs, according to the American Veterinary Medical Association.

What does distemper do to dogs? Distemper is a multi-system disease, affecting the respiratory, gastrointestinal and nervous systems of dogs, according to the American Veterinary Medical Association.

Canine distemper is a highly contagious virus caused by the paramyxovirus. It is seen in dogs around the world, but it can also affect ferrets, racoons, skunks, grey foxes, and many other animals.

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

At least three cases of canine distemper — a contagious disease that attacks the respiratory and nervous systems of dogs and other animals — have been confirmed in Colorado this year.

If you've noticed raccoons in your neighborhood acting strange, they could have the canine distemper virus. About 350 raccoons from Milwaukee County with the virus have been admitted to the ...

Canine distemper is highly contagious and can be deadly. All dogs are at risk, so it's vital to know the causes and stay up to date with vaccinations.

“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, ...