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PRO/AH/EDR> Canine distemper, wildlife – USA (02): (KY) raccoon, alert

Canine distemper -- United StatesA safety reminder regarding how to handle animals infected with distemper came out of Frankfort [Thu 16 Jan 2020].The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife confirmed 3 raccoons found within city limits tested positive for distemper in December [2019].Distemper is caused by a virus and often occurs in raccoons, gray foxes, coyotes and, occasionally, skunks.Common symptoms in infected animals include respiratory distress, coughing, sneezing, watery discharge from Read more [...]