SUFFOLK, Va. - A dog caught a rabid raccoon near a Suffolk park.
The Suffolk Health Department says on September 30 a raccoon tested positive for rabies. They say a dog caught a sick raccoon near Lake Meade Park. The dog was vaccinated against rabies.
The dog will now receive a rabies booster and will be under a 45-day confinement period as a precaution.
According to state law, all dogs and cats 4months+ are required to be vaccinated against rabies.
For more information, contact Suffolk Health Department at (757) 514-4751.
