also: ディステンパー
noun
Refers to the viral disease in animals (especially dogs) or to a type of paint. Context usually makes the meaning clear.
子犬にジステンパーの予防接種を受けさせた。
I had the puppy vaccinated against distemper.
この壁画はジステンパーで描かれている
This mural is painted in distemper.