Distemper outbreak could pose a threat to pets
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ORANGEBURG, SC (WIS) - Several cases of diseased wildlife are showing up in Orangeburg County. Officials there say they are dealing with a distemper virus outbreak and it could pose a threat to your pets.
So far, officials have caught seven raccoons and six foxes all with the distemper virus.
Authorities have caught the animals within city limits and say the outbreak may be caused by people feeding stray dogs and cats.
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ORANGEBURG, SC (WIS) - Several cases of diseased wildlife are showing up in Orangeburg County. Officials there say they are dealing with a distemper virus outbreak and it could pose a threat to your pets.
So far, officials have caught seven raccoons and six foxes all with the distemper virus.
Authorities have caught the animals within city limits and say the outbreak may be caused by people feeding stray dogs and cats.
More...