Mandaue logs 3 rabies cases in first 5 months of 2024

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MANDAUE City’s Veterinary Office recorded only three rabies cases as of May this year, a drop from nine cases in the same period in 2023.For this year, the positive cases came from Barangays Mantuyong , Canduman and Tipolo, according to Dr. Karen Merriles, the city’s veterinarian. Mandaue City’s rabies cases are low compared to the cases in Cebu City, which recorded 14 cases as of the second quarter this year, nearly matching the 17 cases recorded in all of 2023.

Merriles also warned that pet owners whose animals bite people could face legal action and be held liable if they refuse to compensate the victims. She urged pet owners to vaccinate their pets to avoid potential harm to people, other pets and themselves.The city veterinarian said pet owners who fail to vaccinate their pets will face a P2,000 penalty, which increases to P5,000 if a dog is found to be rabid.

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