Rabies alert as rabid dogs found next to Tesco Lotus in Pranburi

Authorities in Prachuap Khiri Khan have announced a rabies alert for Pranburi and a sub-district of Hua Hin after 15 dogs were found with the deadly disease.

Three of those infected were strays rounded up next to Tesco Lotus in Khao Noi.

Twelve others were found in Wang Pong, Ban Tamri of Khao Noi, Ban Plai Nam and Thanarat Camp.

Yesterday a total of 68 strays – 35 male and 33 female – were rounded up for monitoring for rabies from the danger area. These were impounded and will be taken to a monitoring facility in Buriram today.

Prajuab authorities issued a rabies warning for all of the Pranburi district and Thap Tai sub-district of Hua Hin.

The warning applies to all dogs, cats, cattle and milk fed pets and livestock.

Sanook reported that there was an outbreak in the area in 2017 but the warning notice had been withdrawn.

Now the deadly disease is back.

Sanook

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