Four raccoons in the Burlington area have tested positive for rabies recently, and health officials say the disease has been detected in 11 animals this year, including in a bobcat in Clarendon.
“This is a good reminder to vaccinate your pets and not attract wild animals with food, compost, bird seed or exposed trash,” said Robert Johnson, DVM, state public health veterinarian in a press release.
There has never been a reported case of human rabies in the state, but officials warn that humans should avoid contact with any wild animal and contact the Vermont rabies hotline at 1-800-472-2437 if they encounter an animal acting strangely.
