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Source: http://www.newschannel10.com/story/27532511/2014/12/02/outbreak-of-deadly-canine-disease-worsens
Outbreak of deadly canine disease worsens
Posted: Dec 02, 2014 11:30 PM EST
Distemper was once nonexistent in our area and now one local veterinarian said he has seen about 200 cases since June. The incurable disease is causing problems for both pet owners and organizations that promote adoptions within the community, which is why they are calling for action.
"Yesterday we saw 10 positive cases. We're probably seeing 10 to 15 a week," said Dr. David Faulkner at Hope Veterinary Clinic. "For a long time, we rarely saw distemper. It's becoming a big problem."
Dr. Faulkner said the majority of dogs coming into his clinic were recently adopted from the Amarillo animal shelter but said it is also rampant in the community. "Bless the city's heart, people will dump the dogs at the pound. If there is one case that comes in, every dog there gets exposed."
Infected dogs pose a danger because the virus is airborne and highly contagious...
Outbreak of deadly canine disease worsens
Posted: Dec 02, 2014 11:30 PM EST
Distemper was once nonexistent in our area and now one local veterinarian said he has seen about 200 cases since June. The incurable disease is causing problems for both pet owners and organizations that promote adoptions within the community, which is why they are calling for action.
"Yesterday we saw 10 positive cases. We're probably seeing 10 to 15 a week," said Dr. David Faulkner at Hope Veterinary Clinic. "For a long time, we rarely saw distemper. It's becoming a big problem."
Dr. Faulkner said the majority of dogs coming into his clinic were recently adopted from the Amarillo animal shelter but said it is also rampant in the community. "Bless the city's heart, people will dump the dogs at the pound. If there is one case that comes in, every dog there gets exposed."
Infected dogs pose a danger because the virus is airborne and highly contagious...