The Ministry of Health (Minsa) has spoken out in response to concerns reported in pets. However, Minsa recommends that owners keep their pets' vaccination schedule up to date, especially for dogs and cats. The vaccine is the main tool to prevent this and other diseases within the canine and feline populations. The institution reiterated its commitment to protecting the health of the Panamanian population and emphasized the importance of responsible prevention at home.
The Ministry of Health (Minsa) addressed the concern generated by canine distemper and made one thing clear: it is not a zoonotic disease. That is, it is not transmitted from animals to humans and does not pose a risk to people's health. The entity explained that the so-called distemper affects dogs and can be serious within the canine population, but it does not jump to humans.
