Animal Exposures and Rabies
Rabies is a serious viral infection that affects the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord). It affects warm-blooded mammals…
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Insects, animals and bites
Learn about vector-borne diseases, rabies prevention, and animal bite reporting
Backyard Birds
Backyard birds like chicken, ducks and quail, can be a great source of fresh eggs and a fun hobby but they also come with important health…
Mosquitoes & Mosquito-borne Diseases
In Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph, the risk of becoming seriously ill from a mosquito-borne disease is low, but it’s important to take steps to…
Ticks
Submit a tick photo for identification Ticks are small arachnids that can bite humans and animals. Some ticks can carry germs that cause…