ANIMAL
CONTROL
Rabies
- General Information
Rabies is a disease caused by a virus carried in animals infected with the disease. The most common carriers of rabies are wild animals such as raccoons, skunks, bats, and other rodents. These animals can infect a household pet that could pass it on to people or other animals. Care should be take to avoid situations that place your pet in contact with wild animals. It is important to know which animal caused the bite because it may need to be observed if it has not received a rabies vaccination. All dogs in state of California are required by law to be vaccinated against rabies, it is also recommended that cats be given rabies shots. There are still animals, of course, that have not been vaccinated, so adults should caution children to use care when around strange animals. For more information about rabies or other animal diseases, call the Livermore Police Department Animal control at 371-4848.