{"id":255565,"date":"2020-05-04T10:30:07","date_gmt":"2020-05-04T08:30:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/?p=255565"},"modified":"2020-05-04T10:00:54","modified_gmt":"2020-05-04T08:00:54","slug":"pet-owners-urged-to-vaccinate-their-pets-against-rabies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/news-headlines\/2020\/05\/04\/pet-owners-urged-to-vaccinate-their-pets-against-rabies\/","title":{"rendered":"Pet owners urged to vaccinate their pets against rabies"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>What is Rabies?<\/strong><\/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<h4>ALSO READ:\u00a0<a class=\"anchor_post\" href=\"https:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/243196\/spca-animals-need-your-help-in-lockdown\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Covid-19: SPCA animals need your help in lockdown<\/a><\/h4>\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<p>What are the symptoms?<\/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>How do you control Rabies?<\/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<h4>ALSO READ:\u00a0<a class=\"anchor_post\" href=\"https:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/244451\/know-what-to-do-when-you-find-a-stray-animal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Know what to do when you find a stray animal<\/a><\/h4>\n<p><em>*Information from the South African Veterinary Council.<\/em><\/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=\"https:\/\/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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