Arizona Game and Fish Department: Canine Distemper in Coyotes

 Arizona Game and Fish Department

Important notice for dog owners! We've received an increased number of reports in recent weeks of sick or disoriented coyotes within residential neighborhoods, parks and green spaces.

Laboratory testing confirmed the diagnosis of canine distemper, a highly contagious and often fatal viral disease that affects the respiratory, gastrointestinal and nervous systems of both domestic and wild animals, primarily canids.

So how can you protect your pets?

Keep pets up-to-date on vaccinations

Avoid feeding or handling wildlife

Supervise pets outdoors, especially near areas with wildlife

For more information, read our news release: https://bit.ly/4fDcPvF.

File photo of a coyote, not one of the coyotes referred to in this post