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Mar 26, 2008 5:23 pm US/Central
FW Officials: 3 Dogs Bitten By 2 Rabid Skunks
FORT WORTH (CBS 11 News) ―
Today, Fort Worth officials say there have been two confirmed cases of rabid skunks and three family pets have now been quarantined.
Officials with Fort Worth animal control say three dogs were bitten by two separate rabid skunks.
The skunks were found in two separate areas in Tarrant County. The first area, in the zip code 76117, is north of I-30 and east of I-35W. It's nestled inside Loop 820. The second area, in the zip code 76248, is north of SH-121, to the east of I-35W.
The areas are not in rural Tarrant County, but are located in suburban neighborhoods.
Animal control officials say skunks are nocturnal, so if you encounter one during the day, there's likely something wrong with it.
The best method of prevention, according to Fort Worth Animal Control officials, is to get your pet vaccinated for rabies at least every three years or once a year.
All three of the dogs are being isolated in their homes. Two of them will be in quarantine for 45 days. One of the dogs had not been vaccinated for rabies and will have to be quarantined for 90 days.
All three dogs received immediate vaccination boosters.
For more information or to report a suspicious animal, contact Fort Worth Animal Care and Control at 817-392-3737.
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