A skunk that recently came into contact with a dog northwest of Cleveland has tested positive for rabies. The skunk was shipped to the Georgia Public Health Lab in Decatur after the two animals encountered each other in the Paradise Valley Road.
White County Environmental Health was advised Wednesday that the skunk tested positive for the rabies virus. This is the first confirmed case of rabies in White County in 2019, according to the White County Animal Control office.
Positive alert signs will be posted in the area where the rabid skunk was located. If you live in this area and have concerns about rabid animal exposure, contact the county’s environmental health department at 706-348-7698 during normal business hours.
Public health and animal control officials urge pet owners to make sure their pets are up to date on rabies vaccinactions.
For useful tips on how to guard against rabies, visit White County Animal Control online.
