IS IT TRUE THAT DISTEMPER OCCURS ONLY IN YOUNG DOGS?

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Todays Tips -Is It true that distemper occurs only in young dogs

No, although it is true that this age group is primarily effected. Dogs under a year old account for 80% of clinical cases and those under two years for 90%. Any dog or any age that is not vaccinated against distemper or has a weakened immunity is at risk of contracting this deadly disease