What is the Canine distemper?

About Canine distemper:

• It is a contagious and serious disease caused by the Canine Distemper Virus (CDV).
• The virus attacks the respiratory, gastrointestinal, and nervous systems of dogs and has a very high mortality rate.
  • In addition to dogs, canine distemper virus can infect ferrets as well as a wide range of other mammals, especially carnivores.
• Transmission:
  • CDV spreads primarily through direct contact with respiratory secretions like saliva, nasal discharge, and sneezing.
  • It can also be transmitted indirectly via contaminated surfaces, objects, or shared food and water bowls.
• Treatment:
  • There is no cure, and no antiviral drugs have been approved to combat the infection.
  • The best way to prevent canine distemper is through vaccination.