Free rabies injections for cats and dogs
Vaccinate pets across the country against Rabies.
The threat against animals and humans if they become infected by rabies, is severe.
The local veterinary clinics and the office of the state veterinarian are reminding the public to have their dogs and cats vaccinated.
Rabies awareness is a critical topic every September, and September 28 has been declared as World Rabies Day.
In terms of legislation (The Animal Diseases Act, 1984 (Act No 35 of 1984)), the owners of dogs and cats must have their pets, between three and seven months old, vaccinated against rabies. Vaccination should be repeated 12 months later, and then again once every three years afterwards.
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The aim is to protect the pets against contracting the disease. This is the same principle that applies when human babies are taken for their vaccinations to the clinics.
It is recommended that readers phone their veterinary clinic to make an appointment to ensure that a veterinarian is available, but the injections are free.
The office of the state veterinarian is on the corner of Voortrekker and Lydenburg streets.
Phone them on 013 235 2071 for more information.
