“Any animal that does not have a complete record of rabies vaccinations could be an infection risk and members of the public should think twice before approaching any animal which is not known to them, as it may carry this life-threatening disease,” warns Dr Pete Vincent of Netcare Travel Clinics and Medicross Tokai Family Medical and Dental Centre.
“While Gauteng has not historically been a rabies hot spot, the recent discovery of jackals with rabies is a reminder to all to ensure our pets are regularly vaccinated against the virus. Mongooses are some of the most common hosts of the virus and these small mammals frequently visit domestic gardens, where they could potentially infect domestic pets.”
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