MACH Animal Bite Treatment Center

16/07/2026

🐶 RESPONSIBLE PET OWNERSHIP SAVES LIVES
A dog bite is preventable. Responsible pet ownership starts with you.
The image in this post is shared for educational purposes only to raise awareness about the serious consequences of animal bites and the importance of responsible pet ownership.
As pet owners, we have the responsibility to protect not only our pets but also our families, neighbors, and community.
As required under Republic Act No. 9482 (Anti-Rabies Act of 2007):
✔️ Have your dogs vaccinated against rabies every year.
✔️ Keep your pets under control. Do not allow them to roam freely.
✔️ Register your pets with your Local Government Unit, when applicable.
✔️ Observe your dog or cat for 14 days if it bites someone.
✔️ Seek immediate veterinary consultation if your pet shows signs of illness.
✔️ Cooperate with health authorities if a bite incident occurs.
If you are bitten or scratched by a dog or cat:
🩹 Wash the wound immediately with running water and soap for at least 15 minutes.
🧴 Apply an antiseptic if available.
🏥 Go to the nearest Animal Bite Treatment Center (ABTC) or health facility immediately. Do not wait for symptoms to appear rabies is almost always fatal once symptoms develop, but it is 100% preventable through timely post-exposure prophylaxis.
Responsible pet ownership is more than providing food and shelter it includes vaccination, supervision, proper training, and ensuring your pet does not become a risk to others.
Protect your pet. Protect your family. Protect your community.

06/07/2026

🐾 MACH ANIMAL BITE AWARENESS 🩺
A single bite can change a life but timely treatment can save it.
Every day, MACH Animal Bite Treatment Center (ABTC) sees patients with dog, cat, and other animal bites. What may seem like a small wound can lead to rabies, a disease that is almost always fatal once symptoms begin but it is 100% preventable with immediate and proper medical care.
⚠️ If you are bitten or scratched by a dog, cat, or any mammal:
✅ Wash the wound immediately with soap and running water for at least 15 minutes.
✅ Apply an antiseptic if available.
✅ Do not rely on traditional remedies or home treatments.
✅ Seek medical attention at the nearest Animal Bite Treatment Center (ABTC) as soon as possible.
✅ Complete the recommended anti-rabies vaccination schedule.
🚫 Do NOT wait for symptoms to appear. Once rabies symptoms develop, treatment is no longer effective.
📸 The image in this post are just one of what we are treating in MACH ABTC shared for educational purposes only to increase public awareness and encourage immediate action after animal bites.

💙 Protect yourself. Protect your family.
Early treatment saves lives.
Rabies is preventable. Delaying treatment can be deadly.

16/03/2026