UNDER THE MICROSCOPE Dr. Raymund W. Lo Rabies is a zoonotic disease, just like Covid-19. But it kills 100 percent of its victims, compared to less than two percent for Covid-19. Worldwide, rabies kills 60,000 people annually. WHO says it is probably underestimated. In the Philippines, between 200...
The Makati City local government launched on Tuesday, March 15, a free anti-rabies vaccination drive to further protect the pets and ensure the safety of the citizens. On its official Facebook page, the Makati City Public Information Office (PIO) posted pictures of the vaccination drive spearheaded...
The Marikina City Veterinary Office (CVO) will conduct on-site registration and anti-rabies vaccinations for dogs and cats in the city’s barangays starting on March 15 to 24. The activity, which is in line with Rabies Awareness Month, encourages individuals and communities to be responsible pet...
Tiendesitas has partnered with Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Animal Industry (DA-BAI), and the Veterinary Services and City Health Departments of the local government of Pasig to celebrate Rabies Awareness Month this March. The Rabies Awareness Month annual celebration is an activity of the...
A total of 220 dogs and 55 cats were given free anti-rabies shots in Pasay City on Friday (Nov. 26). Mayor Emi Calixto-Rubiano said the free anti-rabies vaccination project of the city government with the theme “Si Bantay Mo, Alaga Ko” was launched in coordination with the City Veterinary...
Knowledge is key in protecting yourself and your furbabies from rabies PROTECT YOUR BESTFRIEND Philippines Payatas Mass Dog Vaccination We can’t help but love our pets. They provide us companionship and comfort, which can benefit us in many ways, especially now that we’re spending more time at...
Dogs coming from the Philippines and dozens of other countries from Africa, Asia, the Middle East, Eastern Europe, the Americas, and the Caribbean have been temporarily banned from entering the United States due to “high risk for dog rabies." (ELEONORE SENS / AFPTV / AFP) The United States...
