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.