Dog clashes with rabid raccoon in Columbia County
EVANS, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A vaccinated dog fought with and killed a raccoon near the area of Canterbury Drive in Evans, according to authorities.
The raccoon was collected by Columbia County Animal Services.
The Columbia County Health Department Environmental Health Section was notified and sent the raccoon to the Georgia Public Health Laboratory in Decatur for rabies testing.
Test results confirmed the raccoon was positive for rabies.
The case is the latest in a there’s even been a rabid cow.
The Columbia County Health Department Environmental Health Section recommends the following:
- Make sure your dogs and cats are currently vaccinated against rabies.
- Do not let your pets roam free. They are more likely to have with a rabid wild animal.
- Avoid feeding your animals outside. This draws stray and wild animals to your doorstep.
- Teach your children not to approach wild animals and animals they don’t know.
The Columbia County Health Department Environmental Health Section is asking all residents to make sure pets are vaccinated against rabies and to avoid all with wild animals.
In addition, report any of humans and domestic animals with wild animals to Columbia County Health Department Environmental Health Section office at 706-868-3330 or Columbia County Animal Services at 706-541-4077.
For additional information on Rabies refer to these websites:
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