21/04/2026
‼️ Rabies alert ‼️
The following information was released yesterday. For our clients please be aware if you live in this area. Yes, New Brunswick does have rabies cases. Rabies vaccination is also required by law. If you do not know if your pet is up to date please contact us to find out.
“A presumptive positive case of raccoon rabies has been detected by the New Brunswick Provincial Veterinary Laboratory in the Little Ridge area, near St. Stephen. To protect the community and local wildlife, Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries staff will be distributing vaccine baits around the area of the case on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. This activity is concentrated along Routes 725, 730, and 735 and all nearby side streets.
The Department advises pet owners to keep dogs on leashes for the next two weeks following bait distribution. While the baits are not harmful to pets if consumed, residents should avoid handling them. If contact occurs, please wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water. Additionally, please report any abnormal acting wildlife to Telecare 811 This alert will remain in effect until the animal is no longer a threat. Another update will be provided when the MDSS hears from the Department. “