September 28 – World Rabies Day

for RABIES free

Philippines

Do’s and don’ts

·       Do wash the bite wounds immediately and thoroughly with soap and water

·       Don’t delay treatment of any animal bite case. Consult with your nearest physician for possible vaccination.

·       Do not seek help from faith healer or “TANDOK” when bitten by animals, rabies virus can only be killed ay anti-rabies vaccine.

·       Rabies is transmitted through saliva of rabid animals. Do not let your dogs lick your fresh wound.

·       Always leash or confine your dogs and cats at home, they can easily get virus from other stray.

·       Have your dogs and cats vaccinated against virus yearly.

·       If your pet dogs and cats bitten someone, don’t kill them, consult a veterinarian to observe them for 14 days for any change of behavior.

·       Do campaign for the control and elimination of stray dogs and cats.

·       Feed your dogs and cats with clean food and water. Provide your pets appropriate sleeping mat.

·       Do not play with stray dogs. Avoid contact with street or stray dogs and cats.

“Responsabling Amo, Matinong Aso”