Tamil Nadu has already reported 5.25 lakh dog bite cases this year. According to
the State’s Directorate of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, 28 people have
died from rabies so far. Rabies is a very dangerous disease because it is almost
always fatal once symptoms appear. The good news is that rabies deaths in humans
can be prevented. In India, most rabies cases come from dog bites. As a pet
owner, what you do matters for your family, neighbors, and the community.
Here are some simple steps you should follow to stay safe.