CHICAGO, Illinois -- Authorities in Ohio and across the U.S. have been getting some strange calls about so-called "zombie" raccoons. The raccoons are infected with distemper, a virus that can kill ...

Canine distemper is a highly contagious virus caused by the paramyxovirus. It is seen in dogs around the world, but it can also affect ferrets, racoons, skunks, grey foxes, and many other animals.

Animal Control in Stickney, Illinois, is worried that the town's skunks may have distemper as well Small town problems include drunk birds, and now, zombie raccoons. According to Patch.com, the ...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Over 100 dogs have been euthanized at Memphis Animal Services due to a severe outbreak of canine distemper virus. The shelter is now closed as officials work to get the outbreak under ...

Colorado Parks and Wildlife has responded to multiple cases of canine distemper among raccoons in La Plata County. “We are seeing it pretty widespread around the area right now,” said CPW spokesman ...

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 ...

The Sioux Falls Area Humane Society has temporarily paused cat adoptions and owner surrenders due to suspected illness.

NORFOLK, Va. — There’s an outbreak of canine distemper among wildlife in Hampton Roads, according to one local wildlife rehabilitation group. Meredith Broadhurst, President of Evelyn’s Wildlife Refuge ...

The Mendota Heights Police Department is warning residents of raccoons in the area that appear to be sick at an alarming rate. According to the police, the city is having a distemper problem with its ...

Sumner County Animal Services officials said they were notified on Wednesday that a dog in their care from Nov. 10 through ...