DFG Investigates First Cases of Canine Distemper in Wild Desert Kit Foxes

[Charlton H Bonham]

The Department of Fish and Game (DFG) is investigating the death of seven desert kit foxes from canine distemper in eastern Riverside County. These deaths, which occurred over the past two months, are the first documented cases of canine distemper in wild desert kit foxes. Wildlife officials want to determine if this is an isolated case or if the disease is more widespread.</img> </img>


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