09/28/2026
Any bite or scratch from a wild animal requires immediate veterinary evaluation to protect your pet from rabies, a virus that is fatal once symptoms appear but completely preventable with prompt care. ๐ฅ
๐ฆ High-Risk Wildlife: Bats, raccoons, skunks, foxes, and stray animals are the most common carriers.
๐ Vaccination is Key: Keeping your pet's rabies vaccine up to date provides the strongest shield, but exposure still requires an urgent booster.
๐งผ Immediate First Aid: Safely wash the wound with soap and water for several minutes before heading straight to the clinic.
If your pet had an encounter with wildlife, don't wait for symptoms to showโcall us immediately!