{"id":226571,"date":"2019-12-27T06:30:03","date_gmt":"2019-12-27T04:30:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/?p=226571"},"modified":"2019-12-25T20:49:54","modified_gmt":"2019-12-25T18:49:54","slug":"news-can-use-pet-owners-urged-vaccinate-pets-rabies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/news-headlines\/2019\/12\/27\/news-can-use-pet-owners-urged-vaccinate-pets-rabies\/","title":{"rendered":"News you can use: Pet owners urged to vaccinate their pets against rabies"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>What is Rabies?<\/p>\n<p>Rabies is a disease that affects the brain and leads to the death of the person or animal infected it \u2013 it is an incurable disease.<\/p><div class=\"stream-item stream-item-in-post stream-item-inline-post aligncenter\"><\/div>\n<p><strong>How is the disease spread?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The virus occurs in the saliva of rabid animals and if bitten by a rabid animal you can get infected.<\/p><div class=\"stream-item stream-item-in-post stream-item-inline-post aligncenter\"><\/div>\n<p>It is therefore recommended that you never touch a strange animal in a high-risk rabies area \u2013 especially if they appear to be sick.<\/p>\n<p>If bitten by a rabid animal you should thoroughly disinfect the wound and immediately consult a medical professional.<\/p>\n<p>Rabid animals must be reported to the nearest state veterinarian &#8211; as soon as possible.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center\">ALSO READ:<\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center\"><a class=\"anchor_post\" href=\"https:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/225977\/take-me-home-234\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u2018Take me home\u2019<\/a><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center\"><a class=\"anchor_post\" href=\"https:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/152260\/how-does-an-spca-adoption-work\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">How does an SPCA adoption work?<\/a><\/h4>\n<p><strong>What are the symptoms?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Symptoms vary but include a change in behaviour, aggression levels and salivation.<\/p>\n<p>Symptoms can also include paralysis.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How do you control Rabies?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Vaccination is the only protection against rabies.<\/p>\n<p>Pet owners are encouraged to vaccinate their dogs and cats, and encourage everyone around you to do the same.<\/p>\n<p>Humans who work with animals in high-risk areas should also get vaccinated against rabies.<\/p>\n<p>*Information from the South African Veterinary Council.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Hav<\/strong><strong>e a story?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">Contact the newsroom by emailing: Melissa Hart (Editor)<span class=\"apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><strong><a class=\"anchor_post\" href=\"http:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/wp-admin\/germistoncitynews@caxton.co.za\">germistoncitynews@caxton.co.za,<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>Leigh Hodgson (News Editor)<span 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