Skunks Test Positive For Rabies
Rabid Skunks Found In Needville, Beasley Areas
POSTED: Thursday, June 11, 2009
UPDATED: 6:03 pm CDT June 11,
2009
ROSENBERG, Texas -- Two skunks in Fort Bend County have tested positive for rabies, KPRC Local 2 reported Thursday.Fort Bend County Animal Control officials said one of the skunks was found in the unincorporated portion of Beasley and the other was found in Needville."Although the incidence of rabies is low among domesticated animals in the United States, with the occurrence of wildlife rabies comes the increased risk for infection of humans," Animal Control Director Vernon Abschneider said.Pet owners were encouraged to keep their animals updated on all vaccines and not to allow them to roam freely.Abschneider said skunks are nocturnal and daytime activity usually indicates they are rabid.Anyone who spots a skunk in the daytime in Fort Bend County was asked to call 281-342-1512.Rabies Facts:
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- Rabies is a deadly viral disease that affects the central nervous system. Any warm-blooded animal can spread it. The five wild animals in Texas at high risk of spreading rabies are bats, skunks, raccoons, foxes and coyotes. People should avoid direct contact with any wild animals. Children should be taught to never handle any animals they're not familiar with. All wounds inflicted by an animal should be washed thoroughly with soap and water for at least five minutes and medical attention should be sought immediately. All pets should be vaccinated against rabies.
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