Kwara demands action as dog bites increase

The Kwara State Government has advised pet owners to take advantage of the ongoing free vaccination exercise to vaccinate their animals. The advice was contained in a statement issued by the Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Mrs Oloruntoyosi Thomas. Mrs Thomas explained that the exercise became imperative in view of the “recent cases of […]

The Kwara State Government has advised pet owners to take advantage of the ongoing free vaccination exercise to vaccinate their animals.

The advice was contained in a statement issued by the Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Mrs Oloruntoyosi Thomas.

Mrs Thomas explained that the exercise became imperative in view of the “recent cases of dog bites in and around some communities in the state and its neighbours.”

She described rabies in humans as deadly and highly fatal in nature resulting from infected dog and cat bites.

She further urged the public, especially dog breeders and owners, to ensure regular vaccination of their pets at least once a year in order to curtail incidents of the disease.

The statement reads in part: “All owners of dogs and cats that have not been vaccinated in the last one year, or already due for vaccination, are advised to bring their pets for vaccination at the state veterinary clinic.

“In the alternative, pet owners are further advised to vaccinate their pets at the veterinary hospital or at the Ministry of Agriculture, Department of Veterinary Services.”