Guilford County's twelfth case of animal rabies this year has been confirmed. The Department of Health and Human Services for the county is alerting residents that a fox found on Ward Road in Greensboro tested positive for the rabies virus Tuesday.
North Carolina law requires that all domestic pets (cats, dogs and ferrets), whether living inside or out, be vaccinated. WXII-TV notes that even animals confined to outdoor fenced areas should have current rabies vaccinations, because wild animals can get into these areas and attack your pets. Rabies continues to circulate within our wildlife population even in the colder weather.
The best way to protect your pet and your family is to vaccinate your pets against rabies. It also helps if you report to your county's Animal Control any stray animals, animals acting strangely or exposures to sick animals. Don't try to rescue sick or injured wild animals on your own.
If you or your family are bitten by any animal, wash the area immediately with soap and water, seek medical attention and report it to local Animal Control Officers.
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