Distemper outbreak again closes Memphis Animal Services facility
In the early stages of distemper, symptoms include a runny nose, fever, cough, vomiting and diarrhea. Distemper usually kills at least half the dogs it infects with the final stages being particularly gruesome and including seizures and paralysis. (Benjamin Naylor/The Daily Memphian file)
For the second time in less than two months, Memphis Animal Services is shutting down its shelter after a distemper outbreak this week has led to the euthanasia of several more dogs.
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Jody Callahan graduated with degrees in journalism and economics from what is now known as the University of Memphis. He has covered news in Memphis for more than 25 years.
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