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canine distemper

 

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Noun canine distemper has 1 sense
  1. canine distemper - a viral disease of young dogs characterized by high fever and respiratory inflammation
    --1 is a kind of
    distemper

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Canine Distemper

Definition: Canine distemper is a highly contagious viral disease that affects dogs and other animals of the canine family. It primarily affects the respiratory, gastrointestinal, and nervous systems, and can lead to severe illness or even death if not properly treated.

Senses:

  1. Noun: A viral disease that affects dogs and other animals of the canine family, causing symptoms such as fever, respiratory problems, neurological complications, and often leading to death.
  2. Verb: To infect or transmit the canine distemper virus to a dog or other animal of the canine family.
  3. Adjective: Pertaining to or characteristic of canine distemper.

Examples:

  1. Noun:
    • Canine distemper is a serious illness that requires immediate veterinary attention.
    • The shelter had to quarantine the dogs with canine distemper to prevent the disease from spreading.
  2. Verb:
    • The infected dog can easily canine distemper to other canines in close proximity.
    • It is crucial to isolate and treat dogs showing symptoms to prevent them from canine distempering other healthy dogs.
  3. Adjective:
    • The veterinary clinic is experienced in treating canine distemper cases.
    • Regular vaccinations are essential in protecting your pet from the potentially lethal canine distemper virus.

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