Veterinary Public Health Program
313 N Figueroa St. Rm 1127
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Tel (213) 989-7060
Tel: (877) 747-2243
Fax (213) 481-2375 vet@ph.lacounty.gov
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Rabies
September 28 is World Rabies Day
Did you know?
32 rabid bats have been found in Los
Angeles County in 2016 as of September 27th
56% of them were found at private residences
31% of them were found indoors - 6 in homes and
4 in businesses. (Last year only 1 rabid bat was
found indoors).
13 people and 10 pets were considered to be
potentially exposed to them and were therefore
referred for rabies post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP)
or quarantined.
Please report dead birds in Los Angeles
County to either the State of
California's West Nile Virus program at
877-968-2473 or to our program at 213-989-7060.
Watch this video to learn more about dead
bird reporting.
For Los Angeles County Veterinarians
The 2016 Veterinary Public Health Manual for
Veterinary Practices in Los Angeles County
When it comes to protecting both
human and animal health,
veterinary practices are the
eyes and ears of our community.
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This new virus has been causing a large outbreak in dogs
in the Midwest of the US since late winter 2015. It has
been circulating in dogs in southern China and South
Korea since 2006.
Pets and Ebola
There have been no reports of illness from Ebola virus in
dogs or cats, even in the areas in Africa where Ebola is
present. There are also no reports of dogs or cats spreading the virus
to people or other animals.
Read our Pets and Ebola Factsheet. EnglishSpanish 10.23.14
Do you know how keeping your pet healthy can keep your family and community healthy?
The HPHF Coalition Report (2.32 MB) provides a picture of local animal health, our goals for the year 2020 and suggested strategies to improve the health of people and pets in our county.
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