Muscatine animal shelter dealing with Canine Distemper Virus [Video]
Categories
Nonprofit Clubs

Muscatine animal shelter dealing with Canine Distemper Virus [Video]

An animal rescue group in Muscatine is dealing with an outbreak of Canine Distemper Virus.

Supporters of It Takes A Village recently received an email from the group, detailing the outbreak.

“We have an emergent situation that continues at our shelter….with many symptomatic dogs, and two positive Canine Distemper Virus tests so far, we continue to be in an absolute state of quarantine,” the email said. “Our immediate concern is to provide treatment for the sick animals in our care, as well as doing our best to protect other animals from any spread, both in our shelter and beyond. We still have multiple dogs in very serious condition, receiving constant veterinary care, and it has now claimed the lives of several adults and young, sweet puppies. Our hearts are absolutely broken.”

The Canine Distemper Virus is highly contagious and while the group vaccinates all their dogs, it can still spread …

Watch/Read More

Most Popular Posts Today

El Manglar Es Vida | Restoring mangroves, communities and climate benefits in Ecuador [Video]
►
Categories
Nonprofit Clubs

El Manglar Es Vida | Restoring mangroves, communities and climate benefits in Ecuador [Video]

Mangroves are the passport to our survival as a species. Communities depend on a thriving mangrove ecosystems for food and livelihoods, and a square mile of healthy mangrove forest can sequester carbon 10 times faster than the same area of mature tropical forests. But mangrove forests can also emit greenhouse gases when disturbed or degraded. In Ecuador, fishing communities and scientists work together to restore these forests and understand the climate benefits they provide to the world.

Most Popular This Week