Two girls survive rabid dog attack

Two girls at the Shortens Country Estate, opposite Umhlali Country Club were recently bitten by a stray dog that had rabies.

According to control animal health technician, Quintin Doidge from the state vet clinic in Stanger, the dog tried to attack the estate manager, who managed to close the door on it.

But while he was fetching a stick to chase it away, it attacked two girls aged five and ten.

“The two girls have been to a medical professional and are receiving the full treatment required to prevent them getting rabies. They are doing well and the dog was euthanised by the SPCA,” said Doidge.

Also read: Rabies kills two-year-old in Upper Tongaat

Rabies vaccinations will be carried out free of charge by the state veterinary service and department of agriculture this Thursday, January 25.

“We will be holding three clinics simultaneously from 9 am to 11 am at the Ballito Clinic, Salt Rock Library, Compensation Store, R102 just west of the Esenembe Road and street by street vaccinations will be carried out in Shaka’s Head township.”

They are also planning to go to other areas around KwaDukuza for rabies vaccinations at a later stage. He urged residents not to touch any stray dogs but contact the SPCA or the state vet clinic.

A two-year-old boy from Upper Tongaat died after he was bitten by a rabid dog last August. Contact Doidge on 076 821 7086 or the department of agriculture office on 032- 437 7500/4/9.

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