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 ...

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Several questions were asked about the ongoing distemper outbreak in Corpus Christi during Wednesday's Animal Care Advisory Committee meeting. The Gulf Coast Humane Society's ...

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 ...

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 ...