Genesee County bat tests positive for rabies
DETROIT โ A rabid bat has been identified within Genesee County in Gaines, the third confirmed case of rabies in an animal this year. The three rabid animals this year have been from different areas of Genesee County. The Genesee County Health Department wants to remind residents that it is important to make sure your pets are current on their vaccinations, including rabies. Vaccinating all pets under your care with the rabies vaccine is essential to promoting animal and human health. For domestic animals such as dogs or cats and animal care questions, please contact the Genesee County Animal Control at 810-732-1660.
Health officials confirm case of rabies in skunk found in Oakland County
LAKE ORION, Mich. โ Health officials have confirmed a case of rabies in a skunk found in Oakland County. The Oakland County Health Division announced Friday that the rabies case was confirmed in a skunk from Lake Orion. Health officials advised staying away from stray, wild and dead animals to protect against rabies. โRabies is a fatal disease and there is no known cure.โ said Leigh-Anne Stafford, a health officer for Oakland County. To report possible rabies exposure, call the Oakland County Health Division at 248-858-1286.
Skunk in West Bloomfield tests positive for rabies
OAKLAND COUNTY, Mich. โ A skunk in West Bloomfield has tested positive for rabies, according to the Oakland County Health Division. The skunk was removed from West Bloomfield, north of West 14 Mile Road, south of West Maple Road between Orchard Lake and Middlebelt roads. In 2019, rabies has been verified in one cat, four bats and twelve skunks in Oakland County. Rabies is a fatal disease for both humans and pets and there is no known cure,โ said Dr. Faust, Medical Director for Oakland County. Health officials encourage residents to have their pets vaccinated regularly.