HOBBS, N.M. — The City of Hobbs has warned its residents about the increase in Canine Distemper cases.
These cases have been recorded at the Hobbs Animal Adoption Center, and it typically spreads through direct contact or airborne exposure. Some of these symptoms include pus-discharge, fever, coughing and vomiting.
The city has provided some tips for pet owners in the area to protect their pets from this disease. Those include making sure animals are either microchipped or have tags on them so they are not thrown into the HACC, get a full series of distemper vaccinations, keep them away from wildlife animals, and be careful of having your pets interact with other unvaccinated pets.
If people have any more questions related to this issue, please contact Hobbs Animal Control at 575-391-4178.
