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Kidapawan vet office conducts dog, cat anti-rabies vaccination

BANGSAMORO NEWS UPDATES • 20:02 PM Fri Mar 20, 2015
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Edwin Fernandez and Neriza Espino
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KIDAPAWAN CITY - More than 1,150 cats and dogs were vaccinated in an intensified anti-rabies vaccination of the city veterinary office.Dr. Eugene Gornez, Kidapawan City veterinarian, said the mass vaccination will also be conducted in remote barangays to help prevent the escalation of rabis among animals and pets. March is Rabies Awareness Month. A total of1,138 dogs and 48 catswere given vaccines during the mass vaccination in 23 stations in Barnagay Poblacion, Kidapawan City.Gornez saidaside from having the animals vaccinated, pet owners are also advised to ensure dogs are tied so they won't attack humans. Most of victims of dog or cat attacks are pet owners, Gornez said. During dry spell, pets are vulnerable to heat stroke and various diseases so Gornez advised pet owners to provide the animals with plenty of drinking water and clear ventilation in their cages.

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