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Residents of Hilton are urged to exercise caution following a rabies alert issued by the uMngeni SPCA and uMgungundlovu District Municipality after a dead dog tested positive for the virus. The alert follows a recent dog attack on a person in the area.
Beachgoers are advised to exercise caution as rabies becomes endemic among Cape fur seals in South Africa, with experts urging the public to avoid close encounters and report unusual behaviour.
The rising number of rabies cases in KwaZulu-Natal has prompted urgent calls for dog owners to vaccinate their pets. With authorities warning that rabies is nearly 100% fatal, ensuring your furry friend is protected could save lives.
The NICD warns of rising rabies cases in Cape fur seals. Are you prepared for potential encounters with these wild animals?
After a beloved pet’s tragic rabies diagnosis, the Kloof and Highway SPCA urges all pet owners to ensure their animals are vaccinated against this deadly disease.
With the holiday season approaching, South African authorities warn the public about the rising risk of rabies in dogs and Cape fur seals. This article outlines symptoms, precautions, and what to do if bitten.
The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment is concerned about increasing incidents of harassment by the public of Cape fur seals along the coast.
CapeNature said swimmers and surfers must remain extra vigilant while in the sea and if a seal is spotted, exit the water immediately and report it to the lifeguards or municipal authorities.
The department emphasised that “dog-mediated rabies in humans was fully preventable”.
In celebration of World Rabies Day, the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development emphasised that the deadly rabies virus can be prevented in humans and animals.
Anyone found in possession of a ferret without the appropriate permit could face legal consequences under the Nature Conservation Ordinance.
CapeNature has warned against the dangers of keeping ferrets (Mustela furo) as pets because of the risk of diseases that could be lethal to both humans and indigenous wildlife.
eThekwini Municipality is urging pet owners to vaccinate their animals against rabies after a toddler died days after playing with a rabid dog.
The eThekwini Municipality urges residents to vaccinate their pets against rabies following the death of a three-year-old child in Ngonyameni.
One of the most immediate and tangible threats is plastic pollution, particularly debris from commercial fishing.
Increased aggression in Cape fur seals that has led to attacks on humans at Cape Town beaches, has been directly linked to the presence of rabies.
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has joined the Pietermaritzburg SPCA’s call to help find the person who brought a tan, cross-breed puppy to the SPCA, which tested positive for rabies.
Anyone bitten by a seal in the last six months, has also been advised to seek medical evaluation from a general practitioner or hospital immediately.
Livestock, cats, wildlife, especially mongooses and bats, are all potential carriers of the disease, and new concerns have been raised after a Cape fur seal tested positive for rabies.
The Environmental Health Unit at King Cetshwayo Municipality recorded credible achievements in cholera preparedness, prevention of food-borne illnesses and containing the spread of rabies.
Educate your children about the risks of rabies and ensure friends, family, and childminders know about the risks.
Ensuring your pets are vaccinated against rabies is crucial, and immediate medical attention should be sought if bitten by an animal.
The City of Cape Town is urging people to stay away from seals following a positive rabies case.
Township Agriculture, a programme aimed at eliminating hunger while growing the township economy, was launched in KwaMashu.
KwaZulu-Natal Premier Nomusa Dube-Ncube said there are unnecessary human deaths due to rabies which can be prevented if pet owners take the responsibility of vaccinating their pets.