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Distemper, in the context of painting, refers to a type of decorative paint historically used for murals and other artworks. It's a water-based paint that uses a binder like animal glue, unlike oil-based paints. Distemper can also describe a disease, specifically canine distemper, a highly contagious viral illness affecting dogs and other animals. Distemper as a Paint:Water-based:Distemper paint is made with a water-based binder, such as animal glue, rather than oil.Historical Medium:It was a popular medium for murals and decorative painting in the past, offering a matte finish.Soft Distemper:A type of distemper that uses binders like chalk, ground pigments, and animal glue.Not Abrasion Resistant:Distemper is generally not as durable or resistant to abrasion as oil-based paints. Canine Distemper (Disease):Viral Disease:Canine distemper is a serious, contagious disease caused by a paramyxovirus. Affects Multiple Systems:It attacks the respiratory, gastrointestinal, and nervous systems of dogs and other susceptible animals. Symptoms:Common signs include fever, coughing, nasal and eye discharge, vomiting, diarrhea, and neurological issues like seizures and paralysis. Vaccination:Canine distemper is preventable through vaccination. Wildlife Reservoir:The virus persists in wildlife populations, such as raccoons and foxes, which can be a source of infection for domestic dogs. Can also affect other animals:Besides dogs, it can affect other carnivores, including ferrets, skunks, and various wild canids and even big cats.