Canine Distemper facts
While investigating facts about Canine Distemper, I found out little known, but curios details like:
The Shiba Inu breed nearly went extinct during WWII due to bombing raids, distemper and a canine virus
Asian tigers (and other big cats) can become infected with Canine Distemper Virus, leading some of them to lose their fear of humans and wander into busy cities and towns. This could make endangered big cat species more vulnerable to poachers.
In my opinion, it is useful to put together a list of the most interesting details from trusted sources that I've come across. Here are 4 of the best facts about Canine Distemper I managed to collect.
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The Canine Distemper virus evolved from the human measles virus, it jumped species from people to dogs between 150 and 100 years ago in the United States
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About myoclonus affecting dogs brought on by canine distemper. The symptoms make it appear as if the dog is dancing. Which sadly the internet memes a lot and find funny. It’s severe and chronic for the animal and in most cases there are no cure, they have to be euthanized.
