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Dog control program treating dogs with mange, skin diseases
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Posted on Sep 12 2011
Mange and other skin diseases pose concern for the dog control program of the Saipan Mayor’s Office, according to Mayor Donald G. Flores.
Flores said in an interview that his dog control program staff are focused in addressing the problem on stray dogs infected with skin diseases that are placed in their transfer station in Chalan Kanoa.
“Right now we’re concentrating on dogs that have mange so it doesn’t spread to other dogs,” he told Saipan Tribune.
According to Flores, stray dogs that are infected with mange are “eyesores” for both residents and tourists because they roam around the streets displaying unpleasant symptoms of the disease—hair loss and skin crusting.
“These dogs are not nice to be seen by locals and tourists,” said the mayor.
Flores said apprehend stray dogs that have mange are brought to Dr. Ed Tudor, a private veterinarian who volunteers his services for the dog control program.
“If the dog can still be treated, then Dr. Tudor treats it,” he said.
Flores thanked Tudor and the PAWS for coordinating with the Mayor’s Office and their assistance in the program.
“Hopefully, we’ll have our dog kennel up and running soon once we finalize our agreement with NMTI for the construction of the facility,” added Flores.
