canine distemper

noun

Examples of canine distemper in a Sentence

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Some of the raccoons spotted in the Dare County area tested positive for canine distemper, a viral disease that affects a wide variety of mammals. Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 6 Nov. 2024 Is canine distemper treatable in raccoons and other animals? Gina Lee Castro, Journal Sentinel, 20 Nov. 2024 Pets may also be vaccinated against canine distemper. Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 6 Nov. 2024 Keep your pet’s vaccines and worming medications up-to-date since they can be exposed to rabies, canine distemper and other parasites from raccoons and their waste. Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 31 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 23 Dec. 2024.

Medical Definition

canine distemper

noun
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