Today we're talking all about a disease I hope you never see (because it's awful) - but one that's hard to spot and even harder to nurse - canine distemper virus.

Thankfully, due to vaccination, it's rare - but we do see it, and when we do, it's a real challenge.

To care for these patients confidently, and stop the spread of this incredibly contagious disease, we first need to understand it - and that's what I'm here for today.

In the next 20 minutes or so, we'll discuss what distemper virus is, how it progresses and the impact it has on our patients, as well as how we spot it early, test for it, and - most importantly - give patients with it the best care we can.

So if the only time you've seen distemper mentioned is in your college notes or when discussing vaccinations - listen on, because I've got you covered.

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