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<\/a><\/p>\n\u201cRabies vaccinations and awareness are the best defense,\u201d states Evan Jacobs, Amador County Animal
\nControl Director. \u201cOwners need to remember the importance of keeping their pets current with rabies
\nvaccination to keep their pets and families safe. If exposed to potentially rabid wildlife, their pets should
\nget a booster dose within 48 hours.\u201d Indoor animals should also receive this vaccine as bats can be
\ndiscovered by pets in the home.<\/p>\n
In addition to vaccination, there are several things Amador residents can do to protect themselves and
\ntheir pets:
\n\uf0b7 Avoid contact with wildlife and animals you do not know. If you or your pets have contact with
\nwildlife, contact Animal Control.<\/p>\n
\uf0b7 If you are bitten:
\no Wash the bite thoroughly with soap and water.
\no Seek medical attention.
\no Contact Amador County Animal Control, so the wildlife can be tested.<\/p>\n
\uf0b7 Contact Animal Control and your veterinarian if your pet was exposed to a skunk, bat, raccoon,
\nfox or other wildlife.<\/p>\n
\uf0b7 If a bat is inside your home, do NOT let it out. Close off the room to confine it and contact Animal
\nControl for testing.<\/p>\n
Rabies is a deadly disease that kills both animals and humans. The rabies virus is almost always fatal. The only treatment is prevention. In California, bats, skunks, raccoons and foxes are the most frequent carriers of rabies. For more information on rabies and pet vaccination, contact your veterinarian or Amador County Animal Control at (209) 223-6378.<\/p>\n
Rabies information may also be found on the Animal Control website: https:\/\/www.amadorgov.org\/departments\/animal-control\/rabies-information.
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