Provide pre-exposure prophylaxis for people in high-risk professions, such as animal control and veterinary personnel, laboratory workers, and those working with wildlife. Support animal control in efforts to reduce feral and stray animal populations.Ĩ. Educate the public to reduce contact with stray and feral animals.ħ.
DO NOT let your animal come into contact with other animals or people until the situation can be handled by animal control or county health department staff.Ħ. DO wash your pet with soap and water to remove saliva from the attacking animal. If your animal is attacked by a wild, stray or unvaccinated animal, DO NOT examine your pet for injuries without wearing gloves. Never feed wild or stray animals-avoid attracting them with outdoors food sources. Follow leash laws by keeping pets and livestock secured on your property.Ĥ. Have your veterinarian vaccinate pets and at-risk livestock, make sure you follow your veterinarian's instructions for revaccination.ģ.
Avoid direct human and domestic animal contact with wild animals.Ģ.
