Veterinary Public Health and
Rabies Control Program
7601 E. Imperial Hwy.
Bldg. 700 Suite 94A
Downey, CA 90242
Tel: (562) 401-7088
Fax: (562) 401-7112
vet@ph.lacounty.gov

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Canine distemper is worldwide fatal disease of domestic dogs, foxes, raccoons, wolves, and skunks. It has also affected lions and tigers in wild animal compounds in Los Angeles County.

Distemper in Canines
What you should know about canine distemper
¿Qué Es El Distemper Canino?

March 2004 Distemper Outbreak in South Los Angeles (LA City Animal Services press release, pdf)
December 2004 Distemper Outbreak in Los Angeles (LA City Animal Services press release, pdf)
Fall 2007-Spring 2008. Distemper Outbreak in Gray Foxes, Foothills.

• Dog Bite Prevention Resources
• RECALL of Hartz Chicken-basted Rawhide Chips - Salmonella Concern (10/20/08)
• Human rabies vaccine shortage, CDC Update (as of 10/8/08)
• Map of rabid bats detected locally, 2008 (updated 12/10/08)
• Maps of local animal disease
• Map of Rabid Animals in California, 2007 (CA Dept of Public Health)

Animal Bite Prevention

Local Animal Control Agencies

Rabies Control Manual

Bat rabies map(2007)

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Disaster Training for Veterinarians

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