The City Veterinarian’s Office was able to vaccinate 39, 834 dogs during the first quarter of 2024, serving 19, 897 clients across the city.
Dr. Ma. Corazon Sepulveda, Head of the CVO, said during the ISpeak Media Forum on Thursday that vaccination is still one of the best ways to prevent the spread of rabies.
“Importante pa rin po yung tayo ay magpabakuha, yun po kasi ang one way, ang pinakabest na paraan para maprevent natin ang rabies sa dogs and sa ating pets and even prevent rabies in humans kasi sila po yung source in the Philippines, usually ang dogs ang rabies through infected bite [Vaccination is still important as it is one way, the best way to prevent rabies in dogs, in our pets, and even in humans since dogs are the source of rabies in the Philippines through infected bites],” Sepulveda said.
During the celebration of Rabies Prevention Month on March, 19, at least 525 dogs were vaccinated with the anti-rabies vaccine, and 406 cats and dogs were castrated.
The Free Anti-Rabies vaccination and free castration programs of the CVO are part of their campaign to eradicate Rabies. Other CVO programs intended to combat rabies include the registration of pets and the conduct of educational forums on responsible pet ownership.
The CVO offers free anti-rabies vaccination at its 11 district offices from 8 am to 5 pm, Monday to Friday. The office also scheduled free castration activities every month in different barangays.
Dabawenyo pet owners may also visit its main office at the City Hall Annex on Magallanes St.
Meanwhile, the CVO also warns pet owners of possible heat strokes on pets due to the high heat index in the city.
The CVO is urging Dabawenyos to be responsible pet owners and to avail of its free services. For more details, the public may visit the CVO’s official Facebook Page: City Veterinarian’s Office – Davao City. CIO
