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TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) – The Pima Animal Care Center is seeing an outbreak of several canine diseases, including distemper.
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PACC said eight dogs have tested positive for distemper and one has died.
The outbreak has caused adoptions to halt until the animals are confirmed to be disease-free.
The outbreak has also limited the intake of animals to those who are a risk to the public.
PACC said they are managing the spread by quarantining groups of dogs.
“This is an extraordinary action we’re having to take but we believe it is a necessary one to control and resolve the outbreak at the shelter and to ensure that PACC is not a source of disease spread in the community, which would be devastating,” Pima County Administrator Jan Lesher said.
Distemper has a 50% death rate for adult dogs and 80% for puppies. PACC said that because it is a virus, vaccination and quarantine are the primary methods to prevent the spread.
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Signs and symptoms
PACC said that anyone who has fostered or adopted a dog from their facility in the last three weeks should check their dogs for signs.
Common symptoms include:
- Discharge from the eyes and nose
- Fever
- Coughing
- Lethargy
- Reduced appetite
- Vomitting
- Diarrhea
Other symptoms include:
- Walking in circles
- Head tilt
- Lack of coordination
- Muscle twitches
- Convulsions
- Seizures
- Partial or complete paralysis
PACC has asked the public to take in strays they encounter during limited intake.
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