Canine distemper is a viral disease caused by the canine distemper virus, or CDV, according to VCA Animal Hospitals. It can infect dogs ... Initial symptoms include eye and nasal discharge ...

Shelter staff first noticed a dog exhibiting CDV symptoms on March 22. That stray had recently arrived at the shelter, officials said. Further testing revealed an outbreak with nearly 20 infections.

About two weeks ago, I noticed a swelling on the right upper eyelid of our 4-year-old large breed dog. I took him to a local emergency clinic where they gave me some antibiotics and eye ointment.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - More than 100 dogs were euthanized in the latest Canine Distemper Virus (CDV) outbreak at Memphis Animal Services (MAS), a City of Memphis spokesperson told FOX13. According to ...