Stray dogs have become a major resource of public Worry in Turkey. as such more And the more dogs abandoned in forests, they touch with Wildlife and increase risk of Transfer of rabies to people.
Prof. Dr. Murad Arslan as Chairman of Istanbul room of The vets said, “Stray dogs are beginning to pose a health hazard for society, not because they produce noise or terror anymore, but because of rabies.”
Arslan confirms that stray dogs on The streets have turned into public health concern. Municipalities carry out Several strategies to deal with fugue dog issueincluding castration, marking and release on Streets. “In the meantime, these measures cannot be applied uniformly across the country or in All city. For example, although it can be done routinely and under control in Some areas of Istanbul, it can’t be done in all the living.”
According to Arslan, local governments castrate stray dogs, but there is not enough support in this is area. Some cities don’t even have a vet affairs Directorate, some can not set big side budget for these projects.
Then he continued: “To solve this is issueSeveral methods have been used in various countries. for example, in Europe or other countriesthey are first It is considered for Adoption before putting him to sleep after a predetermined period of time. this is practice prohibits in Our country because of the laws and social the pressure.”
Arslan also pointing to out That even if local governments are given all options available for population management, plan should is established for The problem will be the decision last for At least five to 10 years.
Arslan confirmed that fact that a child died of dog bite in Southeast Province of Bitlis because of rabies and that this incident put public health in risk. He pointed out that rabies is considered a very dangerous disease throughout the country world That’s for sure safety Measures are implemented for the disease.
Although stray dogs are supposed to be the only source of rabies, nature Can also spreading disease. There is much more risk in areas where public Come in regular Call with wild animals. For example, the case of Bitlis . may be caused by wildlife. Given that the dogs have started abandoned in Forests, this constitutes a risk to urban areas. when interacting with original animals, transmission of Can rabies occur Through direct bites or ingestion of body fluids containing Rabies virus.
for efficacy treat Arslan explained that rabies location of Infection is critical. “If the bite in the parties of The body takes a long time to reach the brain, such as the feet, legs or hands via nerves.” With immediate identification and care, deaths from these bites can be avoided. Although rabies fatalIt is completely preventable with vaccinations.
