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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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 ...

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 ...

Madison County Animal Care & Control, and the Madison County Health Department are warning the public after a confirmed ...

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 ...

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Several questions were asked about the ongoing distemper outbreak in Corpus Christi during Wednesday's Animal Care Advisory Committee meeting. The Gulf Coast Humane Society's ...

An increasing number of raccoons across East Texas have tested positive for a viral disease, raising concerns about how other ...

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- The City of Houston's animal shelter has reopened a week after it closed to stop distemper from spreading. BARC closed for seven days to treat sick animals and deep clean the ...