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Is distemper different from parvo?

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Created: 2022-06-17 07:48:37

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Canine distemper is a contagious viral infection that attacks a dog's respiratory, gastrointestinal and neurological systems.The parvo virus mainly targets the gastrointestinal tract resulting in vomiting and bloody diarrhea. It also suppresses the patient's immune system and unfortunately, can even affect the heart.


Does distemper include parvo?

DHPP, DAPP, DA2PP, and DAPPC are not the same. The names are often used interchangeably but they are different. Distemper, adenovirus type 1 (thus hepatitis), parainfluenza, and parvovirus are covered by all 4, but only DAPPC covers coronavirus.

Can a dog have parvo and distemper at the same time?

Simultaneous infection of canine distemper virus and canine parvovirus associated with distemper myocardial degeneration and necrosis is described in a pup. The dog demonstrated myoclonus, nystagmus, enamel hypoplasia, abdominal pustules, and bilateral corneal ulceration clinically.

How does a dog get parvo or distemper?

It's commonly spread via feces of infected dogs and symptoms can include diarrhea, vomiting, high fever, depression and loss of appetite. These symptoms (vomit, diarrhea, lethargy) can also be signs of the highly-contagious, often fatal, whole body distemper virus which can also be spread via feces and inhalation.

Does distemper vaccine include parvo?

The canine 5-in-1 vaccine includes protection against canine distemper virus (indicated by the letter D), two types of adenovirus, aka hepatitis and kennel cough (named A, A2, or H), parainfluenza (P), and parvovirus (P).

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