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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For Los Angeles County Veterinarians
The 2013 Veterinary Public Health Manual
for Veterinary Practices
in Los Angeles County
This manual is for veterinarians practicing in Los
Angeles County. When it comes to protecting both human
and animal health, veterinary practices are the eyes and
ears of our community.
These manuals are being delivered to local veterinary
practices during the next few months, but you can get an
electronic copy (7.8 MB) right now by clicking on the
image to the right.
9.17.13
Surveys
Help us learn about pet
health in Los Angeles County - Take our two surveys:
So far in 2013, a total of 33 rabid bats
have been found in Los Angeles County. Click
here to
read more. 11.6.13
Bats are the animals that most commonly
carry rabies in our county. Most bats do not have
rabies. Bats eat
insects and pollinate plants. Bats are also protected by
law.
West Nile Virus - Dead Bird and Tree Squirrel Testing
A total of 304 dead
birds and three tree squirrels have tested positive for West Nile Virus
(WNV) in our county. Learn more
here10.10.13
Our West Nile Virus testing
program has been suspended as of August 2013.
Please report dead birds and tree squirrels to
the State of California's
West Nile Virus program at 877-WNV-BIRD
(877-968-2473).
Watch this video to learn
more about dead bird reporting.
Dog Bite Prevention
Did you know that
Los Angeles County is one of the top locations in the
nation for dog bites? Most bites can be prevented.
Do you know how?
