Historical Examples. 1  The most deadly snake, the moccasin, is brownish with a flat head. 2  That is a cobra he takes out; you know it by its large, flat head. 3  A jerk of the shovel, that is to say, a toss of the flat head, flings it outside the hole. 4  The brush has a flat head, corresponding to the bottom of the cork.
The first signs of canine distemper include sneezing, coughing and thick mucus coming from the eyes and nose. Fever, lethargy, sudden vomiting and diarrhea, depression and/or loss of appetite are also symptoms of the virus. The virus is passed from dog to dog through direct contact with fresh urine, blood or saliva.
Supportive care is the only treatment for canine distemper. Vaccination of susceptible domestic animals and the removal of animal carcasses can help to control outbreaks. The reduction of wild carnivore populations can also help to decrease the availability of potential hosts. Feline distemper is caused by a parvovirus. It is a highly contagious disease that affects members of the Felidae, Procyonidae, and Mustelidae families. Susceptible animals include, but are not limited to, domestic cats, bobcats, ferrets, weasels, skunks, and raccoons.