Definition of Distemper

an infectious viral disease found in animals, especially dogs

Examples of Distemper in a sentence

The puppy was vaccinated for distemper and several other viral respiratory diseases.  🔊

During a vet exam, the dog was diagnosed with distemper and quarantined to prevent spread to other animals.  🔊

Distemper is a viral illness that can spread from one species of animal to another, since seals have been known to contract the disease from dogs.  🔊

Infectious diseases such as distemper and parvovirus can spread quickly within a pack of wolves.  🔊

Unlike rabies, distemper is a viral disease found in animals that does not harm people.  🔊

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