Todays News..Parañaque orders all dogs vaccinated

The Parañaque City government has ordered the intensification of the city’s anti-rabies program, saying dog bite cases usually go up in summer.

Rabies is a deadly disease transmitted by rabid dogs to other warm-blooded animals, including humans, through saliva that get into bites or scratches.

“Due to the seriousness of this disease, it is necessary that all pets be vaccinated every year, especially that it is provided free of charge to the public by the city government in cooperation with the Department of Agriculture,” Parañaque Agriculture Officer head Fe Ferolino said.

Mayor Florencio Bernabe said city officials are striving to vaccinate all dogs in the city; make the public aware of ways rabies can be prevented and eradicated; and promote responsible pet ownership.

Parañaque residents are encouraged to coordinate with the City Agriculture Office at telephone number 820-7464 for schedules of continuing anti-rabies vaccination in their respective barangays.

Source: Rhodina Villanueva/philstar.com