canine distemper

noun

Examples of canine distemper in a Sentence

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All dogs can catch canine distemper, but puppies younger than four months and dogs that have not been vaccinated against the virus are most at risk, according to veterinary officials. Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 13 Apr. 2025 Fort Worth Animal Care and Control will resume adoptions at PetSmart locations weeks after an outbreak of canine distemper in the city’s shelters forced them to pause, officials said. Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Apr. 2025 Fort Worth Animal Care and Control is temporarily closing both of the city’s shelters to the public and suspending animal intake due to an outbreak of canine distemper virus. Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Mar. 2025 That includes canine distemper, parvo, and fleas, ticks and the mites that cause mange. Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 29 Oct. 2024 See All Example Sentences for canine distemper

Word History

First Known Use

1929, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of canine distemper was in 1929

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“Canine distemper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/canine%20distemper. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.

Medical Definition

canine distemper

noun
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