Tag: canine distemper

A raccoon spotted stumbling around outside a playground in Riverside Park a couple of weeks ago has tested negative for canine distemper.

The city is testing a raccoon found last week near Neufeld Playground near 76th Street in Riverside Park to determine if it has canine distemper

As of Wednesday, August 22nd, the Parks Department has “collected” 149 raccoons with canine distemper in Central Park, according to Kelly Krause

Sorry, off-leashers, but we've got some bad news. The city is advising dog owners to keep their dogs attached to the leash during off-leash hours in Central Park.

The number of raccoons found dead or dying of canine distemper in Central Park has risen to 69, up from 26 just two weeks ago.

Canine distemper, a virus that can be deadly in animals, has recently been spreading among Central Park raccoons. Two have tested positive