The Mendota Heights Police Department is warning residents of raccoons in the area that appear to be sick at an alarming rate. According to the police, the city is having a distemper problem with its ...

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 ...

The next threat to India's national animal may not come from a trap or a gun but from a virus bouncing between dogs and ...

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 ...

With longer days, warmer weather and a little more breathing room in the schedule, summer often feels like the perfect time ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...