RABIES CONTROL MEASURES

1. Have your dogs and cats vaccinated against rabies.  All dogs and cats at least 4 months old must be vaccinated, and vaccination certificate is required when purchasing a dog license.

2. Do not keep wild animals as pets.  Any wild animal can transmit the disease without actually displaying symptoms of the disease.

3. Contact your veterinarian immediately should your pet have wounds indicated contact with a wild animal.

4. Do not leave food outside for pets as this may attract raccoons and skunks.

5. Raccoon proof your trash.  Containerize all trash in metal or plastic trash cans with lids held down by restraints.

6. Cover all outside openings to your home, including chimneys, to prevent entry of wild animals. (Use heavy wire or sheet metal.)

7. Stay away from wild animals and stray dogs and cats.  A wild animal that seems sick or friendly may be behaving this way because of the rabies infection.