Guide To Vaccinations For Dogs

Canine Distemper

Canine distemper is an aggressive virus that attacks multiple parts of the dog’s anatomy, including the respiratory, nervous, and gastrointestinal systems, as well as the eyes. It can also be carried by other animals, including foxes, coyotes, raccoons, skunks, and ferrets, which means your dog can pick it up from local wildlife. The virus is typically spread through airborne exposure, but it can also be transmitted by shared food, water bowls, or equipment, as well as bodily fluids and feces. It is usually fatal, and dogs that do survive it will almost always suffer some kind of permanent nervous system or brain damage. In puppies, three doses are given between the ages of six and sixteen weeks, followed by a booster one year later and then another booster every three years after that. For adult dogs who need the vaccine, it is first administered in two doses, given three to four weeks apart, followed by boosters every three years.

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