The Shot Felt Round the World
Did you realize that by merely vaccinating your dog or cat you could save the lives of over 55,000 impoverished people, the majority of them being children on an annual basis? That is one person every ten minutes. These deaths come from a wholly preventable disease-canine rabies. Rabies is a viral disease that has been virtually eradicated from our domesticated pets in the United States because of a robust vaccination program but still ravages people, pets and wildlife in many areas globally.
My guest is Dr. Robert Duquette, an Associate Director of Veterinary Professional Services for Merck Animal Health. We are going to discuss how a routine rabies vaccine for your pet can be the lifesaving shot that is felt around the world.
BIO:
Dr. Robert Duquette is the Merck Animal Health Associate Director for Veterinary Professional Services in the West Zone. He earned his PhD and Veterinary Degree from the University of Liverpool in England. During this time, he lectured and tutored in the Veterinary, Medical and Dental Faculties. He has authored and co-authored papers, publications and book chapters as well as presented his work at numerous conferences in Europe and North America. Dr. Duquette practiced companion animal medicine, surgery and shelter medicine for 10 years in both the United Kingdom and the United States. Dr. Duquette joined the Merck Animal Health Team in November 2014 and has previously served as the Senior Technical Services Veterinarian for the Northern California and Pacific Northwest Regions. His practice interests include dermatology, preventative and shelter medicine.