Distemper

usgb/dɪˈstempər/
noun

A viral sickness in animals, mainly dogs and cats, that affects different organs and leads to several symptoms like fever and vomiting.

The vet recommended that we get our new puppy vaccinated against distemper.
Visual representation of "distemper" - A viral sickness in animals, mainly dogs and cats, that affects different organs and leads to several symptoms like fever and vomiting.

Often appears as...

  • distemper virus
  • distemper vaccine

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Common in Pets

Distemper often refers to a serious disease in dogs and cats; pet owners should be aware.

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Distemper is a risk for unvaccinated pets.
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Vaccination Essential

Mentioning distemper in conversation implies the importance of vaccinating pets.

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Do you know if our local vet provides distemper vaccines?
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Not Human Ailment

Avoid confusing this distemper with human diseases; it's specific to animals.

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Although he was ill, it wasn't distemper; that affects animals, not humans.
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