Distemper is a risk to all dogs, but unvaccinated dogs and puppies under four months old are particularly susceptible to canine distemper. If your puppy shows any symptoms of distemper, call your vet immediately.
Can canine distemper affect other animals?
It has been shown that CDV can circulate in wildlife even when levels of infection are extremely low and asynchronous to infections found in domestic dogs, supporting the hypothesis that CDV infection is likely to persist in other wildlife species within complex reservoir systems [10].
Where is canine distemper most common?
Canine distemper virus can infect a wide range of domestic and wild carnivores. Canids affected include domestic dogs, coyotes, wolves, and foxes. In Pennsylvania, gray foxes are the most commonly affected species. Domestic and wild felines, including African lions, are also susceptible to the disease.
Can humans get canine distemper?
Also like us, animals carry germs. But illnesses common among house pets — such as distemper, canine parvovirus, and heartworms — can't spread to people.
What age are dogs most susceptible to distemper?
Young dogs (2-6 months of age), and unvaccinated puppies older than 6 weeks of age are most commonly infected and develop disease. Dogs of all ages can be infected and become sick if they are exposed to the virus and are not properly protected by vaccination.
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