Distemper

• Distemper virus causing rise in Toronto raccoon illnesses, deaths

  The agency says the number of service calls for sick and injured raccoons between January and April increased from 719 in 2022 to just over 3,600 hundred this year.

  Canada

  Apr 24, 2023
  
• Toronto to deploy additional staff for cadaver pick-up requests amid raccoon distemper outbreak

  The city said it is taking "immediate action to address the number of service requests related to raccoon distemper and wildlife cadaver pick-up across Toronto."

  Environment

  Nov 10, 2022
  
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• Rescue dog tests positive for potentially deadly virus at Calgary animal shelter

  A Calgary animal shelter is seeking financial help after a rescue dog tested positive for a potentially deadly virus called distemper and forced other animals into quarantine.

  Health

  May 31, 2022
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• Friends of Mount Royal warn visitors not to feed raccoons

  As the raccoon population on Mount Royal explodes, conservationists are warning people that feeding them can be dangerous.

  Environment

  Aug 4, 2016