Dogs that bit children in Carnikava were overdue for rabies revaccination
Latvia's Food and Veterinary Service says the dogs that attacked children in Carnikava had not received their scheduled rabies revaccination, so the animals will be monitored for ten days.
The Food and Veterinary Service (PVD) has reported that the dogs involved in a biting incident with children in Carnikava had not undergone the rabies revaccination within the timeframe set by their practicing veterinarian.
Ten-day observation period
Because the animals were overdue for their booster vaccination, PVD has decided to place them under observation for ten days. Such monitoring is a standard measure applied when there is uncertainty about a dog's rabies vaccination status following a bite incident, allowing authorities to confirm the animals show no signs of the disease.
The PVD statement did not specify the number or ages of the children involved, the severity of the bites, the exact date of the incident, or the owners of the dogs. The service highlighted only the central fact: the vaccination deadline had not been met, which is the basis for the ongoing monitoring.
The case serves as a reminder of pet owners' responsibility to adhere to vaccination schedules set by veterinarians, as this remains one of the key measures for preventing the spread of rabies and protecting public safety.
