Kitten in Autauga County checks optimistic for rabies; vaccination for pets urged
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Dee W. Jones, D.V.M., (334) 206-5969
The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) has confirmed {that a} young kitten developed rabies, subsequently died, and examined optimistic for rabies on December 22. The location of the case was a residence in south central Autauga County on County Road 46 within the normal space between the communities of Booth and Independence.
A bunch of very young kittens had been taken by the proprietor roughly one month in the past. The kitten who died was exhibiting neurological indicators, and was taken for veterinary care. More testing is being completed to substantiate the rabies pressure. The remaining two kittens have been vaccinated and are being quarantined for rabies.
ADPH has recognized all of the individuals on the residence in addition to the veterinary clinic who had been uncovered to the kitten. At this time, all these individuals uncovered are being suggested to hunt medical look after prevention.
According to Dr. Dee W. Jones, State Public Health Veterinarian, “This is another reminder to get your pets vaccinated against rabies regardless of where you live. We have found rabies positives in both domestic animals and wildlife very close to populated locations.”
Alabama state regulation requires that dogs, cats and ferrets 12 weeks of age and older be present with rabies vaccination. The first rabies vaccination is just good for one 12 months, no matter which vaccine a pet receives. Vaccinating animals reduces the chance of rabies an infection ought to an publicity happen; thus, vaccinations assist shield animals, in addition to their house owners and caretakers.
Rabies prevention is multifaceted. It includes individuals taking precautions with wildlife, ensuring their pets are present on rabies vaccinations, and at all times reporting an animal chew or different publicity to their medical supplier or ADPH. In addition to vaccination, space residents are suggested to take the next precautions to keep away from doable publicity to rabies:
- Do not enable pets to run unfastened; confine them inside a fenced-in space or with a leash.
- Do not depart uneaten pet meals or scraps close to your residence.
- Do not illegally feed or hold wildlife as pets.
- Do not go close to wildlife or home animals which can be appearing in a wierd or uncommon method.
- Caution youngsters to not go close to any stray or wild animal, no matter its conduct.
For extra details about rabies and prevention, please contact ADPH at (334) 206-5969 or go to ADPH Infectious Diseases.
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12/27/23
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