What is distemper in puppies?
Distemper in puppies is totally avoidable with vaccination, however many dog owners do not see this as something to concern themselves with. Basically, when a puppy is weaned and definitely by 9 months of age, their maternal immunity ceases to be effective and they are susceptible to any viruses or diseases that come their way – unless they have been vaccinated obviously. Needless to say that at this time they have an increased chance of getting distemper, and it is likely as they will be socialising with other dogs in their first year and will be very excited about the whole thing – they will probably eat all sorts of things they are not supposed to as well – possibly ingesting parasites, and other infectious agents. Puppies will show the same distemper symptoms as dogs show, and will possibly be setting themselves up for some disabilities in their old age. They can also get one well known ‘classic sign’ while still young – and they are known as ‘distemper rings’. Basically a distempe
