KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Packs of fearless virus-infected raccoons would fit in very well with the murder hornets and suburban tiger "sightings" that defined this year, but surprisingly -- this is one thing ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Dogs can get sick just like humans. The best way to prevent the spread of illness is to vaccinate your pet. There are several ...

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin Animal Center said it has seen an increase in dogs entering the shelter with the distemper virus and asked for help moving 60 healthy dogs out of the shelter and into foster or ...

Distemper is a frightening disease in dogs. Along with rabies, it’s one of the worst illnesses a dog can get. Not only does it have the potential to be fatal, but it can be debilitating to dogs who do ...

BERRIEN COUNTY, Mich. — Canine distemper is on the rise in Berrien County, and all dog owners are cautioned to be aware of it. Symptoms of distemper can include vomiting, coughing, diarrhea, and can ...

Pet owners are being warned about an unusually high number of canine distemper virus cases in wildlife populations in California. The Department of Fish and Wildlife said unvaccinated domestic dogs ...

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Dr. Barbara Whitlock serves as the Chief Veterinarian at the Gulf Coast Humane Society who said they heard of an outbreak last October in the Coastal Bend. That didn't take ...

As veterinarians and wildlife experts warn of an outbreak of distemper among dogs and raccoons in inland Southern California, the town of Apple Valley Animal Services Department has already begun ...

Dogs can get sick just like humans. The best way to prevent the spread of illness is to vaccinate your pet. There are several "core vaccines" dogs should get to combat serious diseases, Dr. Jerry ...

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