GCSPD has received four calls in the last two weeks for raccoons with distemper, a contagious virus that can be dangerous for unvaccinated dogs.

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

The Green Cove Police Department is warning people about three raccoons in the Clay County area that have recently tested positive for Canine Distemper Virus.

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 ...

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 ...

An outbreak of canine distemper virus (CDV) killed 72 tigers at 2 tourist animal parks in northern Thailand last month, officials said, ruling out earlier concerns that the deaths ...

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 ...

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — On Friday, the Animal Foundation confirmed that a dog in their facility that tested positive for canine distemper was humanely euthanized. On Thursday, the dog tested positive for ...

(NEXSTAR) – The residents of a town on North Carolina’s Outer Banks are currently being cautioned to protect their pets from possible canine distemper infections after increased reports of sick ...

Canine distemper virus in tigers, explained, symptoms, spread in parks, what officials say about Chiang Mai deaths, and what's still ...

Jean Marie Bauhaus is a freelance writer, blogger and novelist based in the wilderness of the Ozarks. She's been writing mainly on pets and personal finance since 2013. You can find her on Twitter ...