Which viral disease of dogs commonly produces both respiratory and gastrointestinal signs and may cause hardening of the footpads?
Correct answer: C. Canine distemper
- A. Canine infectious hepatitis
- B. Canine parvoviral enteritis
- C. Canine distemper
- D. Canine adenovirus cough
Explanation
Canine distemper virus can cause respiratory and gastrointestinal disease, neurological signs, and hyperkeratosis of the footpads. Parvovirus mainly causes severe enteritis, while the other adenoviral diseases do not characteristically produce this combination.
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