Canine distemper — United States
Kansas State University’s Veterinary Health Center issued a warning this week for dog owners to be on the lookout for raccoons, especially those showing up during the daytime.
The center said it has seen a large number of raccoons in the clinic recently suffering from canine distemper, which can pose a health risk to dogs.
“While we may see raccoons on a fairly regular basis, there seems to be a recent uptick in cases,” James Carpenter, professor of exotic pet, wildlife and zoological
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