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Canine distemper
A severe viral disease of unvaccinated dogs, with neurological signs in late stages.
🔍 Related symptoms
Typical symptoms ranked by diagnostic value — tap for the full symptom page
✅ Home-care checklist
- ✓Isolate immediately
- ✓Bring vaccination records to the vet
- ✓The earlier supportive care starts, the better the outlook
🏥 When to see a vet
- ⚠Purulent eye/nose discharge + fever in an unvaccinated dog
- ⚠Neurological signs (seizures, circling)
🐾 Predisposed breeds
Can occur in any breed — no specific predisposition
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