Celebrate World Rabies Day
Are you ready? September 28 is World Rabies Day. The Global Alliance for Rabies Control (GARC) offers tips and tools to help you prepare to talk to pet owners.
Getty ImagesStep 1: Educate
> Set out the handouts from dvm360.com/rabiestools in the reception area and exam rooms.
> Give a handout to pet owners with each invoice.
> Feature the “End Rabies Together” theme on your bulletin board using handouts, the World Rabies Day logo and testimonials from people who've been affected by rabies.
Step 2: Celebrate
To encourage pet owners to participate, consider these tips:
> Post articles about rabies throughout the world on your practice's web page and Facebook page or in other social media channels.
> Use your hospital's website and social media to share pictures of your team and clients with their pets.
> Ask pet owners to share any personal experience or their views on rabies and how they actively prevent it.
> Host a rabies vaccination clinic, where pet owners can take advantage of protecting their pets at a lower cost.
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