Chennai: Canine Distemper Cases Rising During Monsoon, Winter

Imagine a nasty cold for dogs called Canine Distemper, which spreads easily and can be deadly.

It's like a flu that affects their breathing, tummy, and even makes them act strangely.

Scientists in Chennai found that this disease is common, especially during the rainy and colder seasons.

They studied many dogs and learned how the weather, like rain and temperature, affects the spread of the disease.

The virus can live longer in cold weather and spreads through the air and contact.

If dogs aren't vaccinated, they can get very sick.

Scientists suggest that if more long-term studies linking weather and disease patterns are needed, as the virus could potentially affect other animals or humans.