10/23/2026
🐾 RABIES ALERT: A Reminder to Protect Your Pets! 🐾
A recent confirmed case of rabies in a skunk in Vancouver’s West End is an important reminder that rabies is still a risk here in British Columbia.
While rabies is rare in BC, it is a serious and potentially fatal disease that can affect both animals and humans.
💉 Is your pet’s rabies vaccination up to date?
Rabies vaccination is one of the most effective ways to protect your beloved companions and helps protect our community, too.
A few important things to know:
🐾 Rabies can affect dogs, cats, wildlife, and humans.
🐾 Rabies is most commonly found in bats in BC, but other mammals can become infected.
🐾 Rabies can spread through the bite of an infected animal.
🐾 Keeping your pet’s vaccinations current is an important part of preventive veterinary care.
❤️ Not sure when your pet’s last rabies vaccination was?
Now is the perfect time to check! If your pet is overdue or you aren’t sure of their vaccination status, we encourage you to book an appointment with our team as soon as possible.
📍 Mountain View Veterinary Hospital
📧 [email protected]
Let’s work together to keep our pets, families, and community safe. 🐶🐱