Rabies confirmed in a stray dog in Rustavi

Information regarding the rabies case

According to the National Food Agency, rabies has been confirmed in a stray dog in Rustavi, which was verified by research from the State Laboratory of Agriculture. A citizen found the dog, which had a rope tied around its neck, in Leonidze Park on October 8 and took it to a Tbilisi veterinary clinic, where the animal died. 1TV+4

The agency urges the public who had contact with the aforementioned dog in the period from September 30 to October 9 to immediately contact a rabiologist or public health service. According to the agency, dozens of people, including veterinary clinic staff, had contact with the infected animal. 1TV+8

Disinfection work was carried out in the clinics where the dog was taken, including "Zooplaza," "Vet House," and "Vet City." 1TV+3