Wednesday, April 2, 2008
Yet another Fort Worth dog isolated after encountering a skunk with rabies
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Low-cost pet license, rabies vaccination, and microchip clinics
- When: Saturday, April 12, 2008, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
- Where: Fort Worth Animal Care and Control Center, 4900 Martin Street, Fort Worth
- Cost: Not available
- Age limit: Not available
FORT WORTH — A dog is now isolated after encountering a skunk that tested positive for rabies in ZIP code 76108. It's the fourth such incident in recent weeks.
The dog is currently vaccinated for rabies. It received an immediate rabies vaccination booster and will be isolated for 45 days.
With rabies cases there is always the risk that pets will contract the disease and possibly spread it to humans. In this incident there was no human exposure.
The most important thing that residents can do to protect themselves and their families is to vaccinate their pets annually or every three years for rabies depending on the vaccination schedule set by their veterinarian. It’s not likely that humans would touch a skunk, but our pets, especially outdoor pets, could certainly encounter sickly wildlife.
Pet owners must always restrain their pets in a secure enclosure. Allowing pets to run loose increases the chances of them coming in contact with a rabid animal.
Residents should also avoid leaving pet food or garbage outside overnight that may attract wildlife. More important, residents should never touch or try to capture a wild animal. Infected animals spread the rabies virus through saliva. If residents see wildlife acting unusual in their neighborhood, they should immediately contact Fort Worth Animal Care and Control at 817-392-3737.
Source: City of Fort Worth
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