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Rabid skunk found in Hillsborough

Posted on March 5, 2009 by Staff

A skunk found in Hillsborough tested positive for rabies recently at the State Laboratory of Public Health.

The skunk was submitted after a resident reported that two household dogs had been exposed to the skunk. The dogs were not vaccinated against rabies and were euthanized. Animals exposed to rabies that have not been vaccinated must either be destroyed or quarantined for six months.

So far this year, Orange County Animal Services has received two positive rabies tests. If any possible exposure to a bat, raccoon or fox is suspected, call Animal Control at 245-2075 or call 911.

2 thoughts on “Rabid skunk found in Hillsborough”

  1. Deborah Dorsey says:
    March 5, 2009 at 1:43 pm

    Hi –

    Please check out our website for more info on rabies. Also, we now have videos about the dangers of rabies on http://www.youtube.com/rabies aware. Please let me know what you think

  2. Deborah Dorsey says:
    March 5, 2009 at 1:44 pm

    Sorry – the youtube channel is: http://www.youtube.com/rabiesaware

    Many thanks

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