Santa Fe County Dog Diagnosed with Plague

New Mexico's first plague case of 2026 reported in Santa Fe County dog

The infected dog received veterinary care and has recovered, the state Department of Health said in a news release Friday.

Dog is first animal plague case in New Mexico for 2026

SANTA FE COUNTY, New Mexico (KVIA) - The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) says a dog was diagnosed with plague in Santa Fe County. This is the first animal plague case reported in New Mexico for 2026. The dog has recovered after receiving veterinary care. “Pets can be infected with plague if they eat an infected animal or are bitten by infected fleas,” said Dr. Erin Phipps, state public health veterinarian for NMDOH. “Humans can also get …

Santa Fe County dog diagnosed with plague

SANTA FE COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – A Santa Fe dog has been diagnosed with plague, marking the first animal plague case in the state in 2026, according to the New Mexico Department of Health. The dog received veterinary care and has since recovered. NMDOH said plague is a bacterial disease that circulates in wildlife and is [...]

NMDOH: Dog Diagnosed With Plague In Santa Fe County

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