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Posted by: thepinetree on 02/22/2016 01:02 PM
Updated by: thepinetree on 02/22/2016 01:02 PM
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Dog Catches Rabies From A Skunk Encounter In Amador
Sutter Creek, CA – Amador County Public Health and Animal Control Departments remind residents that rabies in wildlife continues to pose a risk to pets and people. Multiple wildlife have tested positive for rabies in 2016. In February 2016, a dog tested positive for rabies after contact with a skunk. The dog did not have current vaccination to provide protection from the rabies virus. Due to contact with this animal, multiple people are being treated with post-exposure prophylaxis as a preventative measure. These individuals have NOT tested positive for rabies.
“Rabies vaccinations and awareness are the best defense,” states Kelly Reason, Amador County
Animal Control Director. “Owners need to remember the importance of having their pets vaccinated and
to follow-up with required boosters as recommended by their veterinarian to keep their pets and families
safe.” Indoor animals should also receive this vaccine as bats can be discovered by pets in the home.
In addition to vaccination, there are several things Amador residents can do to protect themselves and
their pets:
Avoid contact with wildlife and animals you do not know. If you or your pets have contact with
wildlife, contact Animal Control.
If you are bitten:
o Wash the bite thoroughly with soap and water.
o Seek medical attention.
o Contact Amador County Animal Control, so the wildlife can be tested.
Contact Animal Control and your veterinarian if your pet was exposed to a skunk, bat, raccoon
or other wildlife.
If a bat is inside your home, do NOT let it out. Contact Animal Control for testing.
Rabies is a deadly disease that kills both animals and humans. The rabies virus is almost always fatal.
The only treatment is prevention. In California, bats, skunks, raccoons and foxes are the most frequent
carriers of rabies. For more information on rabies and pet vaccination, contact your veterinarian or
Amador County Animal Control at (209) 223-6378.
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