canine distemper

noun

: distemper sense 2a

Examples of canine distemper in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

During captivity, the animals get their vaccine shots for the plague and canine distemper, which grants them lifelong immunity. — Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 21 Sep. 2026

Protect your pets because skunks are a carrier of rabies, as well as fleas, ticks, and other diseases such as canine distemper. — Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2026

Thai authorities said the deaths pose no public health threat since canine distemper doesn’t affect humans, and no infections have been reported. — Wasamon Audjarint, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026

Raccoons can spread diseases like rabies, distemper, parvovirus Raccoons can transmit rabies, canine distemper and parvovirus to domestic animals and humans. — Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 19 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1929, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for canine distemper

• sempre
• temper

Medical Definition

canine distemper

noun

: distemper sense a