Strep outbreak forces temporary closure of Front Street Animal Shelter

(FOX40.COM) — The City of Sacramento announced on Friday that the Front Street Animal Shelter is temporarily closed due to bacteria detected in dogs.

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Two dogs at the shelter have tested positive for the bacteria Streptococcus zooepidemicus, also known as strep zoo. Officials said the bacteria can rapidly cause progressive and severe respiratory disease…

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