Raccoon Tested Positive for Rabies in Pooler
A raccoon in Pooler has tested positive for rabies, according to the Coastal Health District of the Georgia Department of Public Health.
On the 21st, a resident contacted Chatham County Animal Services to pick up a raccoon after it attacked the family dog near the I-16 and I-95 interchange.
The dog was up-to-date on rabies vaccinations and boosters, and no humans were exposed to the raccoon.
Symptoms of Rabies
- Changes in behavior
- Biting
- Aggression
- No fear of natural enemies like humans
- Foaming at the mouth
- Paralysis
The Chatham County Health Department is urging residents to avoid contact with wild animals and to keep pets current on rabies vaccinations and boosters.
Dogs and cats should get rabies vaccinations after 12 weeks, a booster shot within one year, and vaccinations every 1-3 years based on veterinary recommendations.
Author's summary: A raccoon in Pooler tested positive for rabies, prompting warnings from health officials.
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