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Pet owners can proactively limit rabies through vaccinations

Rabies is one of the most ancient diseases in the world, and yet it continues to pose a serious risk to both animals and humans, particularly in developing countries. World Rabies Day on 28 September shines a spotlight on the realities of rabies and why it is so important for pet owners to vaccinate their […]

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What everyone should know about animal bites

Dogs are not the only animal that can transmit rabies to humans, although this is the most common cause of human rabies. Livestock, cats, wildlife – especially mongooses and bats – are all potential carriers of the disease, and new concerns have been raised after a Cape fur seal tested positive for rabies. “KwaZulu-Natal, the

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