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 ...

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 ...

A case of distemper was first detected by Russellville Animal Control in racoons.According to Dr. Sarah Gilkerson with the Merritt Animal Clinic in Dardanelle, ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Hill Country Humane Society is urging pet owners to get their pets vaccinated after two cases of canine ...

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Washington County-Johnson City Animal Shelter is taking measures to ensure other animals at ...

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 ...

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 ...