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MADERA, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – An outbreak of a highly contagious viral illness affecting dogs and different tiny animals has been confirmed successful Madera, the region announced Monday.
Madera County Animal Services says Canine Distemper Virus (CDV) was recovered successful the Fresno River wrong metropolis limits.
The illness attacks the respiratory, gastrointestinal, and tense systems of dogs and definite wildlife (e.g., raccoons, foxes, and skunks) and is highly contagious, spreading done respiratory droplets, contaminated surfaces, and nonstop contact.
Symptoms of distemper whitethorn include:
- Coughing oregon nasal discharge
- Fever oregon lethargy
- Vomiting oregon diarrhea
- Seizures oregon neurological signs (e.g. caput tilt, deficiency of coordination, and paralysis)
The microorganism tin besides origin a dog’s chemoreceptor and footpads to thicken and harden, starring to the nickname “hard pad disease.”
To support your pet:
- Ensure dogs are afloat vaccinated against distemper.
- Avoid canine parks oregon communal favored areas if your canine is unvaccinated oregon showing symptoms.
- Supervise pets intimately erstwhile outdoors to forestall interaction with stray animals oregon wildlife.
Owners who fishy their canine is infected are asked to interaction their veterinarian immediately. For wide questions oregon to study a suspected lawsuit wrong metropolis limits, telephone the city's constabulary section astatine 559-675-4220, and for the county, telephone County Animal Services astatine 559-675-7891.
