Canine distemper virus outbreak in Alberton
For more information, contact them on 011 867 3631.
Pet owners should be careful as there is an extremely contagious, airborne canine distemper virus outbreak in Alberton.
Brackenhurst Veterinary Hospital already had a few cases and they have seen an increase in distemper cases.
According to Wikipedia, canine distemper is a viral disease that affects a wide variety of animal families, including domestic and wild species of dogs, coyotes, foxes, pandas, wolves, ferrets, skunks, raccoons, and large cats, as well as pinnipeds, some primates, and a variety of other species.
While there is no cure for canine distemper, the vet is asking pet owners to ensure that their pet’s annual vaccinations are up to date.
Brackenhurst Veterinary Hospital is open weekdays from 7am to 2pm and from 8am to 12pm on Saturdays.
Please note that they are closed on Sunday.
For more information, contact them on 011 867 3631.
