Distemper

Distemper may refer to:

Illness

• A viral infection
  • Canine distemper, a disease of dogs
  • Feline distemper, a disease of cats
  • Phocine distemper, a disease of seals
• A bacterial infection
  • Equine distemper, or strangles, a bacterial infection of the horse
• Derangement or disturbance of the four humours or "temper", in pre-modern medicine

Other uses

• Distemper (paint), a decorative paint and a historical medium for painting pictures
• Distemper (band), a Russian ska punk band
• Distemper (album), by The New Christs
• Remix dystemper, a remix album by Skinny Puppy

See also

• Murrain, a name of any of a number of serious illnesses among cattle and sheep, for which the name 'Distemper' was used in mid 18th century England.