SNELLVILLE, Ga. (Atlanta News First) – A cat who bit its proprietor examined constructive for rabies, in accordance with Gwinnett County officers.
The incident occurred on Sept. 7 close to the 4000 block of Annistown Road in Snellville.
This is at the least the third reported rabid animal in Gwinnett County this yr. A raccoon who bit a 2-year-old examined constructive in July and a kitten examined constructive after biting a number of individuals earlier that month.
Rabies is transmitted by the saliva of contaminated animals. When it enters the physique, it causes irritation of the nervous system and is almost at all times deadly until handled. The illness can enter the physique by open wounds or mucous membranes.
The National Association of State Health Veterinarians recommends that unvaccinated dogs and cats uncovered to a rabid animal be strictly quarantined for 4 months and vaccinated one month previous to launch.
To report animals performing unusually, contact Gwinnett Animal Welfare and Enforcement Bite Office at (770) 339-3200 ext. 5576 or non-emergency dispatch at (770) 513-5700. To report an animal chunk, name Georgia Poison Control at (1-800) 222-1222.
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