Lake County residents should be extra cautious about skunks.  There have been 3 rabid skunks in Lake County recently, and 5 in the past year.

Signs of rabies include:

• Daytime activity of animals usually out only at night
• Loss of coordination
• Loss of fear of humans
• Drooling
• Sometimes aggression
• Acting Sick

You can help to minimize the risk of rabies in your community by:

• Supervising and confining your pets
• Making sure all your pets have current rabies vaccinations
• Reporting suspicious animals (especially skunks, raccoons, foxes, and coyotes) to your local police department

Thanks, and be safe!

The Doctors and Staff of Animal Hospital, Inc