Canine distemper might sound like a relic of the past, but don’t be fooled — it’s still pretty common, especially among unvaccinated dogs. This highly contagious virus can wreak havoc on a dog’s ...

Distemper is a frightening disease in dogs. Along with rabies, it’s one of the worst illnesses a dog can get. Not only does it have the potential to be fatal, but it can be debilitating to dogs who do ...

With longer days, warmer weather and a little more breathing room in the schedule, summer often feels like the perfect time to bring home a new dog. At the same time, summer often brings a surge in ...

Q: Our dogs killed a raccoon that looked rabid, and we took it away from them. The county animal services people who picked up the raccoon later reported that it had distemper, not rabies. Is raccoon ...

I always marvel at the many challenges rescue dogs overcome. These canines are incredibly resilient and have the determination of Olympic athletes. Sometimes they need extra help from people, yet ...

Editor’s note: Dr. Lee Pickett has retired, but Creators continues to distribute columns from her archive. This one is from 2022. Q: Our dogs killed a raccoon that looked rabid, and we took it away ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. I always marvel at the many challenges rescue dogs overcome. These canines are incredibly resilient and have the determination of ...