Rabid Skunk in Lindale Area
Posted/updated on: February 29, 2012 at 3:48 pm
LINDALE – The first rabid animal in Smith County this year has been found in the Lindale area. Texas Department of State Health Services advised the City of Lindale that a skunk that was submitted for analysis tested positive for the disease. The skunk was found near the 13000 block of County Road 4200.
Citizens are advised not to handle bats, skunks, raccoons, or other wild animals. It is important for children to tell their parents of any contact with wild animals or any sick animals. Anyone who knows of a person being bitten by an animal must report the bite incident to the Smith County Rabies Control Authority for proper investigation.
Smith County Rabies Control Authority advises all citizens to confirm that their dogs and cats are currently vaccinated for rabies. City of Tyler Ordinance and Smith County Ordinance require annual rabies vaccinations for all dogs and cats. Preventive immunization for rabies is the only effective defense against this always fatal disease.
