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Chief Health Inspector Lionel Michael has told the cabinet that there are over 20 thousand stray dogs in Antigua & Barbuda.<\/p>

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Michael and two veterinarians were invited to cabinet yesterday to address on the subject of stray dogs.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe number of strays is a challenge, both in the city and in rural areas,\u201d Chief of Staff Lionel Hurst reported today.<\/p>

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The vets told cabinet that a dog pound is required and proposed a location based on the existing placement of an operating room for neutering and spaying the dogs.<\/p>

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Many dogs with skin conditions are put to sleep when captured, and cannot be placed in a pound, since they would infect otherwise healthy animals, according to Hurst.<\/p>\n

He said home dogs make up the vast majority, followed by roaming dogs.<\/p>

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The vets explained the vaccination schedule of puppies, and the reason why dogs are vaccinated at 6, 10 and 14 weeks. After a dog has grown to 14 weeks, it receives only 2 vaccinations, not three.<\/p>\n

Antiguan dogs that are exported to Canada ought not to be sent until they have received all three vaccinations, if the reputation of the state is to be safeguarded, the vets explained.<\/p>

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There have been numerous spay and neuter clinics over the years which has failed to control the stray dog population.<\/p>

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