THE Provincial Veterinary Office of Misamis Oriental is urging residents to stay on guard against unvaccinated stray or domestic animals.

Provincial veterinarian Dr. Benjamin Resma made the advice after the anti-rabies vaccine suppliers announced a shortage of the vaccine.

Resma said the shortage of vaccine was confirmed by provincial health officer Dr. Jerrie Calingasan.

So far, the capitol's veterinary office have vaccinated 38,701 animals within the last three months.

Resma said of the vaccinated animals, 38,560 are dogs, 139 are cats, and two are pet monkeys from various parts of the Misamis Oriental including Cagayan de Oro City.

Resma said Governor Yevgeny Emano has ordered the veterinary office to accommodate those who need the vaccine.

He also reminded pet owners to be responsible by having their pets vaccinated.