Canadian Food Inspection Agency Researchers Yield New Study Findings on Rabies Virus (Rabies in Cats-An Emerging Public Health Issue).

A recent study by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency highlights the emerging public health issue of rabies in cats. While human rabies cases are mainly linked to infected domestic dogs, cats can also transmit the virus. The research emphasizes the importance of educating the public about rabies in cats and the necessity of routine vaccination to mitigate risks to public health, agriculture, and conservation biology. The study underscores the need for a One Health approach to address the global elimination of rabies in both dogs and cats. [Extracted from the article]