Veterinary Public Health Program
313 N Figueroa St. Rm 1127
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Tel (213) 288-7060
Fax (213) 481-2375 vet@ph.lacounty.gov
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Rabies
Did you know?
As of March 10, 2020, three rabid bats have been found in
Los Angeles County.
In 2019, fifty rabid bats were found in Los Angeles County.
Housing providers and
pet-owning renters can use this guide as a resource to
facilitate the management of pet-friendly multi-unit
rental housing.
Teaching Children about Pet Safety and Pet Health
It is very important to teach children how to safely
interact with animals and to consider the health of both
children and pets in the family. Promoting
responsible pet ownership and treating animals with
compassion are the foundations for a successful
relationship between children and pets.
Please continue to report dead birds in Los Angeles
County to the State of
California's West Nile Virus program at
877-968-2473.
Watch this video to learn more about
dead
bird reporting.
Virulent Newcastle Disease in Backyard Chickens
An outbreak of Virulent
Newcastle Disease (VND) in chickens was first detected
in Southern California (including Los Angeles
County) in May 2018. The outbreak has been successfully
controlled, although a few sporadic cases are still
reported as of early 2020. VND is not a food safety concern.
Properly cooked poultry products and eggs are safe to
eat. Learn more about
VND.
As
of February 27, 2019 - All poultry in Los Angeles County
have been placed under state quarantine. The
quarantine also includes parts of neighboring counties
and includes poultry products, poultry materials and
non-poultry species. Reporting of sick birds is
mandated, movement of birds is prohibited and all
exhibitions must cease. This
quarantine is necessary to stop the spread of VND in
birds.
In California, it is illegal to give cannabis or cannabis products to pets. There is currently very little research on the safety of cannabis pet products.
Click here for more information on cannabis & pets.
10.16.2018
Please report cases of cannabis toxicity in pets to help us identify potentially poisonous products.
In response to Hurricane Harvey, animal rescue groups
based in Los Angeles County have saved hundreds of animals.
When bringing rescued pets into Los Angeles County, it is possible to
unintentionally bring in disease as well.
Learn
more about how to prevent the spread of disease when rescuing pets. 9.21.2017
