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Collected on 8 September 2026
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Access to registered veterinary facilities list
A list of registered veterinary facilities in South Africa is available for use in finding qualified professionals to vaccinate pets or address animal health concerns.
The document's recorded date is 28 September 2026. Confirm on the official source.
A list of registered veterinary facilities is available here: SAVC Facility Register – July 2026
Reference
https://www.arc.agric.za/MEDIA%20STATEMENT/WORLD%20RABIES%20DAY%202026%20-%20STRONGER%20TOGETHER.pdf
Closing Date
28 September 2026
Rabies vaccination for pets
Dogs and cats must be vaccinated against rabies. The first dose is given at 12 weeks of age, followed by a booster one month later. Afterward, a booster is required every three years by law, though annual vaccination is recommended in high-risk areas.
The document's recorded date is 28 September 2026. Confirm on the official source.
For more information or to have your pets vaccinated, contact your local state or private veterinarian, animal health technician or animal welfare organisation.
Rabies post-exposure treatment
If you are bitten, scratched, or licked by an animal that may have rabies, you should immediately wash the wound with soap and water and seek medical care. Treatment includes a series of rabies vaccinations and, if the skin is broken, immunoglobulin injected into the wound.
The document's recorded date is 28 September 2026. Confirm on the official source.
Anyone bitten, scratched or licked by an animal suspected of having rabies (one showing odd behaviour or neurological symptoms) should wash the wound thoroughly with soap and running water for at least ten minutes and seek medical attention immediately.
Access to provincial veterinary services contacts
You can find contact details for provincial veterinary offices to assist with rabies-related queries or services.
The document's recorded date is 28 September 2026. Confirm on the official source.
State veterinary office contact details are available here: Provincial Veterinary Services Contacts
