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A rabid skunk in the Trinity Trail area is the third confirmed rabies case in White County for 2021.
A rabid skunk in the Trinity Trail area is the third confirmed rabies case in White County for 2021.
According to Sean Sullivan, White County Environmental Health Manager, on Friday, Oct. 22, the homeowner saw a skunk wandering around their yard and acting aggressive toward their animals.
The skunk did attack and bite one dog on a run, then the other dog attacked the skunk," Sullivan said. "The skunk was put down and was brought to the White County Environmental Health Department by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR)."
Sullivan said the skunk was sent to the Georgia Public Health Lab in Decatur. The state lab shared confirmation of a positive rabies test on Wednesday, Oct. 27.
The dogs are up to date on their rabies vaccination and are required to undergo a 45-day observational quarantine, Sullivan said.
Positive alert signs will be posted in the area where the rabid skunk was located. If you live in this area and have concerns of rabid animal exposure, please contact White County Environmental Health at 706-348-7698 during normal business hours.
Animal owners are encouraged to vaccinate their domesticated pets for rabies. Please call your local veterinarian for an appointment.