Lea Harvey DVM

10/18/2026

Wishing Dr Harvey and Richard a very Happy Anniversary today

10/16/2026

She thinks she is hiding 🤣

10/16/2026

The CDC has issued a nationwide health advisory after reporting a noticeable rise in human exposures to rabid or potentially rabid animals across the United States.

From July through August 2026, the CDC received 17% more rabies-related inquiries than during the same period in 2025. Importantly, this does not mean human rabies cases increased by 17%. The figure reflects increased reports, consultations and potential exposure events, including several mass-exposure incidents.

The advisory comes as multiple U.S. jurisdictions report increased encounters with animals suspected or confirmed to have rabies. At least eight state health departments also reported increases in rabies post-exposure prophylaxis — or problems with how those treatments were administered.

Pharmacy data through September 2 showed an estimated 33% increase in rabies vaccine use and a striking 76% increase in human rabies immune globulin use compared with the same period last year.

Rabies remains one of the deadliest infectious diseases known: once clinical symptoms appear, it is nearly always fatal. The good news is that infection can be prevented when appropriate post-exposure treatment is given before symptoms begin.

The CDC advises anyone bitten, scratched or potentially exposed to a rabid animal to wash the wound thoroughly and seek medical or public-health guidance promptly rather than waiting for symptoms.

Source: CDC Health Alert Network, 2026 — Nationwide Increase in Reported Human Rabies Exposures.

09/18/2026

https://people.com/cdc-issues-alert-after-nationwide-increase-in-rabies-exposure-12116580

Health officials are sending out a warning after more people nationwide are being exposed to rabid animals.

09/17/2026

Snicker D in action. And appropriate the Smart- marker. 😂❤️

08/31/2026

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North Carolina health officials are urging people who touched baby goats at a mobile petting zoo to contact their local health department after several goats tested positive for rabies.

06/04/2026

https://www.equinediseasecc.org/news/article/ALERT-Screwworm-Confirmed-in-the-United-State

On June 3, 2026, the U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed New World Screwworm in the umbilical area of a calf in Zavala County, Texas. This expansion into the United States is alarming and US Equestrian (USEF) wants to make sure you know about the potential risks of this parasitic fly to horses.

06/01/2026

Napping after breakfast and getting ready for work

06/01/2026

Waiting for spa day for their mani pedi’s.

06/01/2026

Office staff enjoying breakfast before working