Scientists in South Africa have detected an outbreak of rabies among Cape fur seals, marking the first time the virus has been identified spreading in marine mammals. At least 24 seals found dead or euthanized along the country’s west and south coasts tested positive for rabies, according to state veterinarian Dr. Lesley van Helden. Rabies … Read more
While Health Minister Mark Holland pushes to exempt Canada from stricter United States dog regulations at the border due to our low rabies risk, experts warn the disease can still pose a serious domestic threat. If left untreated, rabies is 100 per cent fatal. Speaking to the media on Wednesday, Holland described Canada as a … Read more
State health officials in Illinois have recently extracted rabid bats from two homes, prompting warnings for pet owners to remain vigilant for signs of rabies. This discovery comes just weeks after similar cases were reported in Michigan. Bats are known carriers of the rabies virus, they are found in every U.S. state except Hawaii. The … Read more
