All Wildlife Removal Service believes the risk
of contracting RABIES in New Jersey must be
taken very seriously...
of contracting RABIES in New Jersey must be
taken very seriously...
Rabies is a very serious and dangerous virus. There is a lot of information - both fact and fiction - out there to sift through. While we at All Wildlife Removal Service are not affiliated with the Department of Health, we do have a lot of professional expertise in dealing with wild animals, and we |
| (All information on this page courtesy of the New Jersey State Department of Health's Veterinary Public Health Biological Services Program.) |
Rabies is caused by a virus which can infect all warm-blooded mammals,
including man, and which is found in the saliva of rabid animals. Bats, raccoons,
skunks, groundhogs, foxes, cats, and dogs represent about 95% of animals
diagnosed with rabies in the United States. Other animals, such as domestic
farm animals, may also become infected, but rodents rarely are.
Rabid animals are usually either aggressive or act as if they are in a stupor. It
cannot be stressed strongly enough: stay away from all wild and stray
animals which are aggressive or appear to be sick. Also, some wild animals
such as raccoons, skunks, and groundhogs, may actually appear normal when
infected. These animals should be avoided at ALL times.
Protect yourself from rabies by following these guidelines:
If you are bitten by an unknown animal, immediately cleanse the wound
and get prompt medical attention from a physician or emergency room. Report
all animal bites to the local health department. Whether wild or domestic, try to
confine the animal. If captured, all wild animals must be tested at the state
rabies laboratory in Trenton. Domestic animals are kept under observation for
10 days from the time of the bite to ensure that they are free from rabies.
If the animal cannot be captured and tested, a decision to undergo medical
preventative rabies treatment is made by the bite victim with the advice of their
doctor and the local health department.
All Wildlife Removal Service recommends all persons who have the
confirmed presence of a bat or bats in their home be treated by a qualified
medical professional, as often people have been bitten or scratched by bats
while sleeping. It is not uncommon to be unaware of a bat's bite or scratch and,
as the old saying goes, it is better to be safe than sorry!
For further information regarding rabies and rabies testing, please
contact your local health department!
including man, and which is found in the saliva of rabid animals. Bats, raccoons,
skunks, groundhogs, foxes, cats, and dogs represent about 95% of animals
diagnosed with rabies in the United States. Other animals, such as domestic
farm animals, may also become infected, but rodents rarely are.
Rabid animals are usually either aggressive or act as if they are in a stupor. It
cannot be stressed strongly enough: stay away from all wild and stray
animals which are aggressive or appear to be sick. Also, some wild animals
such as raccoons, skunks, and groundhogs, may actually appear normal when
infected. These animals should be avoided at ALL times.
Protect yourself from rabies by following these guidelines:
- Have your pet vaccinated against rabies. Pets can become infected
with rabies through contact with rabid wild animals. Even indoor-only
cats should be vaccinated as it is not uncommon for wild animals, such as
bats and raccoons, to get into a home. (In recent years, cats have had a
higher incidence of rabies than dogs in the U.S.) - Do not feed or handle wild animals. Especially avoid contact with all
bats, raccoons, skunks, groundhogs, and foxes. It is illegal in New Jersey
to keep these wild animals as pets. Take measures to prevent raccoons or
bats from entering homes, barns, garages, and other buildings. Store all
trash or pet food kept outdoors in animal-resistant containers. - Avoid contact with strays or pets other than your own. These
animals may bite or scratch, and they may not be vaccinated for rabies.
Report strays to your local health department so that they can be taken to
a shelter.
If you are bitten by an unknown animal, immediately cleanse the wound
and get prompt medical attention from a physician or emergency room. Report
all animal bites to the local health department. Whether wild or domestic, try to
confine the animal. If captured, all wild animals must be tested at the state
rabies laboratory in Trenton. Domestic animals are kept under observation for
10 days from the time of the bite to ensure that they are free from rabies.
If the animal cannot be captured and tested, a decision to undergo medical
preventative rabies treatment is made by the bite victim with the advice of their
doctor and the local health department.
All Wildlife Removal Service recommends all persons who have the
confirmed presence of a bat or bats in their home be treated by a qualified
medical professional, as often people have been bitten or scratched by bats
while sleeping. It is not uncommon to be unaware of a bat's bite or scratch and,
as the old saying goes, it is better to be safe than sorry!
For further information regarding rabies and rabies testing, please
contact your local health department!
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are often asked for advice regarding rabies. Here, we offer a brief overview
of the State of New Jersey's official stance on protecting yourself and your
family from rabies.
of the State of New Jersey's official stance on protecting yourself and your
family from rabies.
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