KZN rabies cases rise: Pet owners urged to vaccinate animals

PET owners are once again reminded to abide by the law and vaccinate their animals against rabies.
This plea comes after the release of the latest rabies statistics for KZN, as posted by the Rabies Awareness Body in eShowe on Facebook.

Thirteen confirmed positive rabies cases were reported across the province between 28 June and 15 July, two of which occurred in the City of uMhlathuze.

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One was recorded in Empangeni and one in the Port Durnford area close to Mtunzini. Both infected animals were canines.

The Rabies Awareness Body in eShowe said cases are on the increase in some districts in KZN.

“It is easy to prevent through vaccination. Ensure your pets’ vaccinations are up to date and be reminded that rabies has no boundaries, it can jump over walls or break through fences.

“The vaccination is readily available for free and is safe at any age. If you can’t find their vaccination certificate, get it redone,” urged the Rabies Awareness Body of eShowe.

KZN rabies cases between 28 June and 15 July
1. Canine, Illovo, Ethekwini Metro
2. Canine, Amanzimtoti, Ethekwini Metro
3. Canine, Empangeni, Umhlatuze, King Cetshwayo District
4. Canine, Port Durnford (near Mtunzini), Umhlatuze, King Cetshwayo District
5. Canine, Inanda, Ethekwini Metro
6. Canine, Umlazi, Ethekwini Metro
7. Canine, Harding, Umuzlwabantu, Ugu District
8. Canine, Adams Mission, Ethekwini Metro
9. Canine, Hillcrest, Ethekwini Metro
10. Canine, KwaMaKhutha, Ethekwini Metro
11. Canine, Umlazi, Ethekwini Metro
12. Bovine, Franklin, Kikstad, Harry Gwala District
13. Sheep, Harding, Umuziwabuntu, Ugu District

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