(Also read: WHO: The growth of zoonoses raises the risk of new pandemics)
The rabies virus enters the body after a person has direct contact with the saliva of an infected animal or through a bite and even through scratches or exposed open wounds.
- Vaccinate your dog and cat against vaccine-preventable diseases according to the health plan of your pet and the veterinary medical assessment.
- Keep your companion and production animals out of traffic.
- Report to the Ministry of Health all animals with symptoms compatible with zoonotic diseases.
- Follow the recommendations of the health and environmental authorities in case of travel or mobilization of your animals to enzootic areas of zoonotic diseases
Zoonoses increase the risk of new pandemics in the world.
