Dog kills rabid skunk in NJ. Tips on how to prevent spread of rabies

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Dog kills rabid skunk in NJ. Tips on how to prevent spread of rabies
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A rabid skunk recently killed by a dog in a Gloucester Township backyard has led Camden County officials to warn about how to prevent rabies' spread.

A skunk recently killed by a dog in Gloucester Township, New Jersey , tested positive for rabies, the Camden County Department of Health and Human Services said"Recently, a Gloucester Township resident's dog killed a skunk in their backyard," the county said in an Oct. 9, 2024, news release."The Animal Control Officer for Gloucester Township picked up the skunk and arranged for rabies testing at the state Public Health & Environmental Laboratories in Trenton .

Keep your pets under direct supervision so they do not come in contact with wild animals. If your pet is bitten by a wild animal, seek veterinary assistance for the animal immediately.

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