Veterinary Public Health Program
313 N Figueroa St. Rm 1127
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Tel (213) 989-7060
Tel: (877) 747-2243
Fax (213) 481-2375 vet@ph.lacounty.gov
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Rabies
Seven rabid bats have been
detected in Los Angeles County so far this year.
In both bases, pets had potential contact with
the bats. Click here to
read more. 5.15.12
Bats are the animals that most commonly
carry rabies in our county. Most bats do not have
rabies. Bats eat
insects and pollinate plants. Bats are also protected by
law. To read more click
here.
5.11.12
West Nile Virus
On
May 7, the second dead bird to test
positive for West Nile Virus (WNV) this year was found in
Santa Monica. The first was found in
February in Westlake Village. Read more
here.
5.16.12
Please report all dead birds
and tree squirrels to our program. This
helps us monitor the community for WNV. Selected animals may be
collected for WNV testing. Read
here
for details.
3.12.12
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