A distemper shot is a shot given to puppies to prevent them from getting distemper, which can be fatal. It is then given annually as a booster shot.
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Most of us have heard of distemper infection for dogs and gather it is very bad. The basic vaccine for dogs is “the distemper shot,” which vaccinates against distemper, parvovirus and some minor kennel cough agents.
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; Free Information; Distemper in Dogs; ... Distemper was once the main cause of death in; puppies. Once vaccination became available worldwide the incidence of death by Canine Distemper was reduced. But CDV occurs in more animals that just canines. Instances of CDV have been found in raccoons, foxes and skunks and is...
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if you never got any vaccines, it could be any illness. cats need annual check ups and vaccines just like dogs.
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[Archive] bad reaction to distemper shot Cat Health ... Ally (4yrs) went to the vet Monday for her distemper shot. She got a clean bill of health but after I brought her home I noticed she kept roaming from room to room like she was looking for something, she also vomited 6 different times and her eyes were weeping heavily.
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Symptoms After Parvo/Distemper Shot. My 4 month old chihuahua just got the Parvo/Distemper shot and is now sick, do you think she has Parvo? She isn't throwing up, but she has stopped eating and has yellow diarrhea. ... My 4 month old chihuahua just got the Parvo/Distemper shot and is now sick, do you think she has Parvo?
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If they're going to be inside only cats and have already been infected with herpes and calicivirus, do they really need a booster shot in a few weeks? ... FPV (distemper) vaccines confer solid immunity for >8 years and probably for life, but FHV and FCV aren't as efficacious - titers start to decline to about 50-60% after...
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My puppy had is last distemper shot today and he was in incredible pain. The area was swollen. He went back to the vet and was given a shot of ramidyl. He seems to be better tonight. Has anyone else had this problem ;
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Just about everything you need to know about taking care of your kitten. Practical, specific, and free. ... distemper leukemia rabies ; FIP; ... When we say "distemper shot" we are talking about a combination vaccine (FVRCP) which protects against a group of diseases:
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