COUNTIES IN EASTERN NEW MEXICO ARE REPORTING RABIES CASES FOUND IN FIVE SKUNKS. THE COUNTIES INCLUDE COLFAX, DE BACA, QUAY AND CURRY. THE NEW MEXICO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SAYS THIS SERVES AS A GOOD REMINDER TO PET OWNERS STATEWIDE TO GET THEIR ANIMAL PROPERLY VACCINATED.
THE USUAL ADVICE IS BEING OFFERED: AVOID WILD ANIMALS THAT ARE BEHAVING ODDLY AND KEEP PETS ON A LEASH SO AS TO AVOID ANY CONTACT WITH DEAD ANIMALS. YOU’RE ALSO BEING ASKED TO REPORT TO THE NEW MEXICO DEPARTMENT OF GAME AND FISH ANY TIME YOU SEE A SICK ANIMAL OR DEAD WILD ANIMAL IN YOUR AREA.
