Santa Fe County dog diagnosed with plague in first New Mexico case of 2025

First New Mexico animal plague case in 2025

The dog has since received care and recovered.

Dog Diagnosed With Plague In Santa Fe County

NMDOH News: SANTA FE — A Santa Fe County dog has been diagnosed with plague – marking the first animal plague case in the state in 2025. The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) reports the dog received veterinary care and has recovered. “Plague is a bacterial disease in wildlife that pets can be exposed to by eating an infected animal or through bites of infected fleas,” Dr. Erin Phipps said, State Public Health Veterinarian. “Humans can als…

Santa Fe County dog diagnosed with plague in first New Mexico case of 2025

SANTA FE COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) — A dog in Santa Fe county was diagnosed with plague, according to the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH). This is New Mexico's first animal plague case of 2025. Story continues below Community: NM Dancewear closes its doors for good, leaving hole in dance community Food: Los Ranchos restaurant named best spot for brunch in the state by Yelp Crime: ABQ woman frustrated, two vehicles stolen from hospital parkin…

New Mexico health officials: Santa Fe County dog diagnosed with plague

The Health Department raised the alarm because plague can pass to humans through flea bites or contact with infected animals.

Dog in New Mexico infected by plague

SANTA FE, New Mexico (KVIA) -- A Santa Fe County dog was just diagnosed with the plague. It's the first animal plague case in New Mexico of 2025. The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) says the dog received treatment and is already recovered. Officials with the department say prompt diagnosis and appropriate antibiotic treatment can greatly reduce the chances of death after diagnosis. The plagues spreads through flea bites and eating an inf…

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