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 ...

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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 ...

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 ...

Canine distemper might sound like a relic of the past, but don’t be fooled — it’s still pretty common, especially among unvaccinated dogs. This highly contagious virus can wreak havoc on a dog’s ...

Canine distemper, a contagious and potentially fatal viral disease, has been identified in dogs at the Apple Valley Animal Services shelter. The virus, similar to measles, attacks multiple body ...

Canine distemper virus (CDV) research has advanced considerably, reflecting its global significance as a pathogen that affects domestic dogs and a wide range of wild carnivores. The virus, a member of ...

An outbreak of canine distemper is being reported in the Valley, affecting both coyotes and some dogs. Officials are urging dog owners to vaccinate their pets to prevent the spread of the deadly virus ...

Q: Our dogs killed a raccoon that looked rabid, and we took it away from them. The county animal services people who picked up the raccoon later reported it had distemper, not rabies. Is raccoon ...

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Hill Country Humane Society is urging pet owners to get their pets vaccinated after two cases of canine distemper were confirmed in owned pets in Kingsland, according to its social ...