Event Details
Through October 5, 2013
Animal Health Week is a public awareness campaign organized by the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association and veterinarians across Canada. This year the theme is “Their health is in your hands…” and focuses on preventative medicine. From annual wellness exams to vaccinations, nutrition to chiropractic, integrative medicine has a lot to offer to keep our four-legged friends healthy and happy.
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September 28 is World Rabies Day. Rabies is a viral disease that affects all mammals, including humans. The low incidence of rabies in Canada is an excellent example of the effectiveness of vaccination. In poorer countries, such as rural Africa and Asia, where most animals are unvaccinated, rabies is prevalent, with 3.3 billion people at risk, and an estimated 55 000 human deaths per year. More information can be found at the Global Alliance for Rabies Control. |