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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Dr. Barbara Whitlock serves as the Chief Veterinarian at the Gulf Coast Humane Society who said they heard of an outbreak last October in the Coastal Bend. That didn't take ...

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 ...

MIDLAND, Texas — Fix West Texas teamed up with the City of Midland back in April to help with the distemper problem, so they took in dogs that were either distemper positive or exposed to distemper.

TULSA, Okla. — In a FOX23 investigation, your dogs could be in danger because of a distemper outbreak with raccoons. It’s happening in Tulsa, in Brookside and nearby neighborhoods. Tulsa’s ...

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 ...