Wilkes-Barre City Notified of Rabid Cat

A rabid cat was found in the vicinity of Crescent Ave. Wilkes-Barre on July 26, 2022.

Anyone with a bite or other significant human exposure to the saliva or central nervous system fluid from this animal should contact the Wilkes-Barre City Health Department at 570.208.4268.

Anyone with a pet that has been injured by this animal should contact their veterinarian for advice about protecting their family.

Make sure that ALL pets (dogs, cats, ferrets) that can be vaccinated are currently vaccinated against rabies since other animals in the area may develop rabies.

Avoid contact with all wild or stray animals especially bats, raccoons, foxes, and skunks.

Touching or handling a potentially rabid animal or another animal or inanimate object that has had contact with a rabid animal does not constitute an exposure, unless wet saliva or central nervous system fluid tissue may have entered a fresh, open wound or had contact with a mucous membrane.