Health Officials in Wakulla County are urging
Residents to Avoid Contact with Wild and Stray Animals to
protect themselves from the risk of rabies exposure.
The
Health Department said that 4 sick foxes have been seized in Wakulla in the
last two weeks, and though there have been no positive tests for rabies, people
should still take precautions.
In
Florida, raccoons, bats, foxes and unvaccinated cats are the animals most
frequently diagnosed with rabies.
Rabies
is a fatal disease it can be spread through a bite or scratch or even through
the saliva of an infected animal.
The
health department is urging all pet owners to make sure their animals rabies
shots are up to date.
To
avoid rabies, supervise your animals when they are outdoors.
Don’t
let pets “roam the neighborhood.”
Stay
away from stray or wild animals!
Unusual
acting domestic animals should be reported to Wakulla Animal Services at 926-0902
for handling.
Anyone
who is bitten or scratched by wild animals or strays should report the incident
to their doctor immediately, as well as their local health department.
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