CHICAGO, Illinois -- Authorities in Ohio and across the U.S. have been getting some strange calls about so-called "zombie" raccoons. The raccoons are infected with distemper, a virus that can kill ...

Canine distemper is a highly contagious virus caused by the paramyxovirus. It is seen in dogs around the world, but it can also affect ferrets, racoons, skunks, grey foxes, and many other animals.

City officials and wildlife rescuers are reporting an increase in the canine distemper virus, a contagious and often fatal ...

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 ...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Over 100 dogs have been euthanized at Memphis Animal Services due to a severe outbreak of canine distemper virus. The shelter is now closed as officials work to get the outbreak under ...

Colorado Parks and Wildlife has responded to multiple cases of canine distemper among raccoons in La Plata County. “We are seeing it pretty widespread around the area right now,” said CPW spokesman ...

Animal Control in Stickney, Illinois, is worried that the town's skunks may have distemper as well Small town problems include drunk birds, and now, zombie raccoons. According to Patch.com, the ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Louisville Metro Animal Services was forced to close Friday over a case of canine distemper. In a Facebook post, LMAS said it had to close both buildings on Newburg Road in ...

NORFOLK, Va. — There’s an outbreak of canine distemper among wildlife in Hampton Roads, according to one local wildlife rehabilitation group. Meredith Broadhurst, President of Evelyn’s Wildlife Refuge ...