Pet Health News Pet Owners Encouraged To Vaccinate Against Rabies

Will rabies vaccine packets dropped in Alabama hurt your dog? What pet owners need to know

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is dropping bait packets containing an oral rabies vaccine from helicopters and planes. Read More

NYC to vaccinate raccoons against rabies

Wild animals in New York City are being vaccinated by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene to stop the spread of rabies. Vaccine baits, small fish-scented packets, have ... Read More

Bat tests positive for rabies in Monterey County; pets placed in quarantine

Officials in Monterey County are urging pet owners to ensure their animals are up to date on rabies vaccinations, after a bat in an unincorporated area tested positive for the virus. Read More

Moody woman says wildlife rabies vaccine pellets made her pups sick

A Moody woman said her dogs found a few dozen packets in her yard this week. One dog ate about 20 of them, and a second dog had about five. She said her pups were experiencing tremors and foaming at ... Read More

Maine officials urge pet and livestock owners to vaccinate animals

Rabies vaccinations Rabies vaccination is required by Maine law for all dogs and cats and is strongly recommended for ferrets, horses, and livestock. The virus, carried by wildlife such as raccoons, ... Read More

9 000 pets targeted in rabies vaccination

Mzuzu Agriculture Development Division (Mzadd) has embarked on a rabies vaccination campaign targeting 9 000 pets in Mzuzu City. Mzadd chief animal health and livestock development officer Michael ... Read More

Bexar County confirms 15th rabies case after fox is killed, warns pet owners

Public health officials in Bexar County are warning residents in the greater San Antonio area, advising them to stay vigilant after confirming the 15th rabies case in the county thus far in 2025. On ... Read More

Cat tests positive for rabies in Dinwiddie County

DINWIDDIE COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — A cat in Dinwiddie County has tested positive for rabies, health officials said Wednesday. On Wednesday, Oct. 8, the Virginia Department of Health’s (VDH) Crater Health ... Read More

Genesee County Animal Control to host free pet vaccination clinic this weekend

The event, which will take place in Flint Township Saturday, aims to vaccinate hundreds of cats and dogs against diseases while removing financial barriers for local pet owners. Read More

Rabid bat near popular Hill Country store is sixth case in county this year

A rabid bat was found near a “high traffic” business in the center of a Hill Country town on Monday, according to authorities, marking the sixth positive rabies case of the year for the surrounding ... Read More