The Virginia Department of Health and the Virginia Veterinary Medical Association are reminding pet owners to keep their pets' rabies vaccinations up to date. They say vaccinating pets against rabies helps keep their owners safe from rabies.
This week (September 24th-30th) has been deemed Rabies Awareness Week in Virginia. Health officials say there are more than 500 cases of rabies in Virginia per year, almost always involving wild animals. Because of the possibility of interaction between wild animals and family pets, all dogs and cats over four months of age are required to be vaccinated against rabies in Virginia. The requirement includes indoor cats, as well.
Contact your veterinarian, local animal shelter or local health department for information on where to get your pet protected from rabies.
Read the release from the Virginia Department of Health
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