Protect Your Pet - Rabies Clinic Offered This Saturday

Peterborough Public Health and Buckhorn Veterinary Services will be holding a low-cost rabies clinic at the Trent Lakes Municipal office on Saturday, October 28, from 9 a.m. - 12noon.

Media Release by Peterborough Public Health:
Peterborough Public Health (PPH) is teaming up with local veterinarians to offer multiple clinics across the County and City of Peterborough to protect pet dogs and cats against rabies. These vaccinations are low-cost at $35 - $40 per pet (cash only). No appointments needed and walk-ins will be accepted as supplies last. Dogs must remain on leash, and cats must be in a secure carrier or restrained. Owners should bring proof of their pet’s most recent rabies vaccinations if available.

• Saturday, October 28 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. with Buckhorn Veterinary Services at Trent Lakes Municipal Office (760 Peterborough County Road 36, Bobcaygeon, ON)

• Saturday, October 28 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. with Norwood Veterinary Services at the Asphodel-Norwood Community Centre, Millennium Room (88 Alma Street, Norwood ON)

• Friday, November 3rd from 10 a.m. to 2p.m with VCA Jackson Creek Animal Hospital and St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry, at the Vinnie’s Food Pantry (256 Murray St, Peterborough ON)

• Thursday, November 30 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with Champlain Animal Hospital at the Marshland Centre (64 Hague Blvd, Lakefield, ON)

The clinic schedule can be found online at www.peterboroughpublichealth.ca/rabies/.

All dogs and cats are required to be vaccinated against rabies at three months old and maintain their booster shots under regulation 567 of the Health Protection and Promotion Act. However, vaccinated animals can still become infected with and transmit rabies. It is important to always be mindful of your pet’s behaviour and seek the help of a veterinarian if you believe your pet is acting strangely or is exhibiting signs of rabies.

If you believe you or a family member has had contact with an animal suspected to be rabid, or are bitten or scratched by an animal, immediately wash the area thoroughly with soap and water, seek medical advice, and contact Peterborough Public Health at 705-743-1000 to report the incident.

For more information about rabies prevention, please visit www.peterboroughpublichealth.ca/rabies-prevention/.