A bat submitted from Port au Prince Drive off of Lakeshore Drive has tested
positive for rabies, bringing the total number of positive rabies cases in
Garland County to 11.
Garland and Pope
County lead the state in number of positive rabies cases at this time. Pope
County has 14. Currently, there are 99 total positive cases reported in the
State of Arkansas.
Pet owners are
reminded to vaccinate all dogs and cats at least four months old to protect them
from rabies. After the first one-year vaccine is administered, a 3-year vaccine
will suffice. To report any unusual daytime activity by nocturnal creatures such
as skunks or bats, call Hot Springs Animal Services, 262-2091.
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