Rabies confirmed in a cat in De Peyster and a skunk in Ogdensburg
The St. Lawrence County Public Health Department said a cat in De Peyster and a skunk in Ogdensburg tested positive for rabies, bringing the county’s reported total to 21 animals this year.
By the ClickNNY North Country Desk
The St. Lawrence County Public Health Department said a cat in De Peyster and a skunk in Ogdensburg tested positive for rabies. The animals were tested by the New York State Department of Health’s Wadsworth Laboratory after being submitted to health officials, the department said.
The department advises residents to report animal bites or possible rabies exposures to 315-386-2325, keep pets and livestock vaccinated, and avoid contact with wild animals or stray pets. Residents whose animals may have been exposed should contact a veterinarian and the health department immediately. The county’s next free rabies clinic is scheduled for Sept. 23 in Massena, with preregistration required.
Reported by ClickNNY and reviewed by an editor before publication.
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