Category: Medical

The news: http://www.thestar.com.my/News/Nation/2015/09/21/Rabies-vaccines-50000/ KUALA LUMPUR: The Department of Veterinary Services (DVS) has ordered 50,000 doses of rabies vaccines to combat the outbreak in the northern states. Its deputy director-general Dr Kamarudin Md Isa said a request had been made from the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) through the Regional Vaccine Bank for Rabies in Asia.…

http://www.thestar.com.my/News/Nation/2015/09/20/No-sign-of-rabies-on-victims-of-dog-bite-so-far/ GEORGE TOWN: None of the people bitten by dogs in Perlis, Kedah and Penang have been infected by rabies. However, 10 of 39 dogs which bit them have tested positive for the disease.  

1.  Please be well-informed of news from reliable sources. In fact, we also need your help in keeping us informed as well. Please email me (chankahyein@gmail.com) if you have reliable news. 2.  Be prepared to get your animals vaccinated against rabies. Rabies can be transmitted to all mammals. Please consult your vet for advice. 3.  Be…

The following information is derived from the World Animal Protection website. Source: http://www.worldanimalprotection.org.uk/about/animal-protection-beliefs Did you know? 3,000 dogs used to be culled every year in Cali, Colombia for fear of rabies. We persuaded the government to sterilise dogs instead. The number of strays fell by 25%. Dog bites reduced. And when the project ended, 10,000 people…

Rabies is a vaccine-preventable disease. Dr. Francois Meslin of the WHO said, “Dog culling has never had a significant impact on rabies reduction or dog population density anywhere in the world. Only vaccination of at least 70% of the dogs will eradicate rabies.” World Health Organisation studies show that if 70% of dogs are vaccinated…

More news from Penang: http://www.themalaymailonline.com/malaysia/article/ngos-decry-decision-to-kill-strays “In 2013, Penang was declared a rabies infected area and the culling of animals has not resolved the problem. “There are estimated 40,000 street dogs in Penang, we cannot see those lives sacrificed, knowing the problem would still exist. “If killing is the best solution to end a disease, should…

Kedah leads the way with free vaccinations…..Thank you, Kedah! http://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2015/09/19/ree-anti-rabies-vaccinations-in-kedah/ ALOR SETAR: Kedah is in the midst of providing free rabies vaccinations and has asked federal authorities for additional supplies of vaccines. At the same time, the Veterinary Department has advised dog owners to keep their pets confined for at least two months to prevent…

These articles may be informative: Dear Mr Lim Guan Eng, please stop the killing: http://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/opinion/2015/09/18/dear-mr-lim-guan-eng-please-stop-the-killing/ Dr. Francois Meslin of the WHO said, “Dog culling has never had a significant impact on rabies reduction or dog population density anywhere in the world. Only vaccination of at least 70% of the dogs will eradicate rabies.” World Health…

This is an appeal to the authorities to consider a compassionate way of dealing with the rabies problem. Rabies is a vaccine-preventable disease. Many, many innocent lives can be spared and saved. The petition: http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/2-rabies-cases-prompts-mass-dog-cull If you agree with contents of this petition, please lend your support. Fact sheet on rabies, from the World Health Organisation:…

Following the reported cases of rabies in Perlis, Kedah and Penang, here’s more information on rabies: http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs099/en/ (from WHO) Key facts Rabies is a vaccine-preventable viral disease which occurs in more than 150 countries and territories. Dogs are the source of the vast majority of human rabies deaths. Rabies elimination is feasible by vaccinating dogs.…

More sad news: https://www.facebook.com/PetFinder.my/photos/a.284953574883606.68330.284850241560606/975625769149713/?type=1&fref=nf So far, the directive affects Kedah, Perlis and Penang, but to all owners, feeders and caregivers of dogs, please get your dogs vaccinated (for rabies) and keep them safely indoors. We appeal to the authorities for compassion and empathy. Please consider vaccination for the strays. Many, many of them are innocent and…

Owners, feeders and caregivers of all dogs, please be informed of the following news: https://www.facebook.com/cmlimguaneng/photos/a.134876826542427.20241.127235530639890/1123668810996552/?type=1&theater This is very sad news. Please do the needful for your dogs – give them the anti-rabies vaccination and mark them. Please keep your dogs safe. We appeal to the authorities for compassion. Please consider vaccination for the strays. About rabies: http://www.humanesociety.org/animals/resources/facts/rabies.html?referrer=https://www.google.com/

We published Bobby’s story earlier here: http://animalcare.my/2015/08/01/bobby-another-sporo-cat-case-theodore-lims/ Theodore has been sending frequent updates and we are pleased to hear that Bobby is making good progress with his recovery from sporotrichosis. Theodore says Bobby is getting “naughtier” every day, and this is, of course, a good sign!  His appetite is also very good. Here are the latest…