Watching for illness closely at intake is important. Becoming very familiar with distemper symptoms (URI, kennel cough, diarrhea, dry eye, dandruff, skin issues, etc) so they can be identified at intake and not placed in regular intake kennels. Getting an accurate surrender reason (what we are told is often not the real reason) and ruling out medical.
Are the dogs still scheduled to go out on transport? You can look at the length of stay and vaccine status to determine if they are at high or low risk.
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Jordana Moerbe
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Original Message:
Sent: 06-12-2021 11:02 AM
From: Tisa McKim
Subject: Distemper Outbreak?
We have a long relationship with the rescues in Western NE but recently we have had several dogs and nursing moms come in with Distemper. They are typically vaccinated before transport. Two litters have had to be euthanized, so far. And several adult or older puppies showed symptoms but most pulled through with medical care. The distemper strain has been identified as one carried by wildlife. Obviously, we would like to avoid this occurring again but we're looking for ideas on how to limit the risk so we can continue to help these rescues.
Does anyone have any information about this type of distemper and now to protect our transported animals?
Thanks!
#EducationandTraining
#Medicine,SurgeryandSterilization
#TransfersandTransport
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Tisa McKim
Town and Country Humane Society
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