Another Dog With Rabies Euthanized in New Mexico
What happens when you listen to anti-vaccine influencers, and you skip or delay vaccinating your pets? They can get rabies, and they have to be euthanized.
Tragically, that has happened twice already in the past year in New Mexico.
Another Dog With Rabies Euthanized in New Mexico
In the latest case, in addition to the unvaccinated 10-month-old dog, six people were exposed to rabies and required post-exposure prophylaxis.
“One person bitten is receiving the post-exposure rabies vaccine. Five additional people who were exposed but not bitten are also receiving the post-exposure vaccine.”
Dog tests positive for rabies in Curry County
A similar incident occurred in New Mexico last summer.
“The infected dog was euthanized, and individuals who had been exposed to the dog are receiving post-exposure rabies shots as a precautionary measure.”
Dog tests positive for rabies in Grant County
Although much less common than it used to be, there are still reports of dogs and cats developing rabies in the United States.
And that’s why pet vaccines are still so essential to keep your pets safe and healthy.