Can Tho weather these days is unusually hot and sunny, making dogs easily agitated and aggressive. However, according to the reporter's records, the situation of dogs free to roam still exists on some roads and public places such as parks and embankments. It is worth mentioning that most dogs and cats are not allowed to wear muzzles.
Mr. Phan Van Thanh (Ninh Kieu District, Can Tho City) shared: "Every time I drive through the road with free-range dogs, I am very scared, especially big and aggressive dogs that are not allowed to wear muzzle, and can bite people at any time".
Many cases of pedestrians and cyclists have also been chased by dogs. "We really hope that farmers will be more aware or the locality will take measures to handle these stray dogs, to ensure the safety of the community" - Ms. Le Dinh Phuong Uyen (Thoi Lai district, Can Tho city) proposed.
It is easy to see that the cause of this situation is partly due to the limited awareness of dog and cat owners in compliance with the law. Many people still keep the habit of releasing livestock, not fully vaccinated against rabies, and not reporting to local authorities according to regulations.
This creates conditions for the rabies virus to spread in the animal community, increasing the risk of contact and attack on humans, potentially spreading rabies, a dangerous disease with a mortality rate of nearly 100% in humans. That is not to mention causing loss of urban beauty, ensuring environmental hygiene...
According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC) Can Tho, when bitten or scratched by a dog or cat, it poses many risks. Patients and relatives need to properly treat the wound, wash the wound with soap in running water for 10-15 minutes, then disinfect with alcohol of 70 degrees Celsius, iodine... Then, take the person bitten to the medical facility immediately for examination and vaccination against rabies.
For those who raise dogs or care for and treat diseases for dogs, cats... at risk of being bitten or scratched, they can be proactively vaccinated. Currently, there are some misconceptions such as small dogs, domestic dogs, and vaccinated dogs that are bitten or scratched, and do not need to be vaccinated.
The doctor recommends that when bitten by a dog or a cat, you should go to a medical facility for the doctor to assess the risk, absolutely do not folk treatment, collect coating...
Previously, on April 26, the Ministry of Health issued an official dispatch on strengthening direction on epidemic prevention and control during the changing seasons.
Accordingly, implement specific plans to be ready to respond to epidemic situations in the area during the summer; do not let outbreaks or new outbreaks, especially infectious diseases with high numbers of cases and deaths (rabies, influenza A(H5N1), dengue fever, hand, foot and mouth disease, measles, whooping cough, diphtheria, etc.).
The Departments of Agriculture and Environment strengthen proactive monitoring, early detection and timely handling of animal epidemics, especially avian influenza, rabies, ..., promptly share information with the health sector to deploy measures to prevent infection to humans; effectively manage dog and cat flocks and vaccinate livestock, poultry, and livestock against diseases.
On April 28, the People's Committee of Can Tho City issued a written request to the coordinating units; The Director of the Department of Health shall assume the prime responsibility for, and coordinate with the Director of the Department of Education and Training, the Director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the Director of the Department of Finance, the Chairman of the People's Committee of the district, the district and the heads of the relevant agencies and units take measures to strengthen the prevention and control of epidemics in the season of seasons.
