Polk County Issues 60-Day Rabies Alert After Feral Cat Attacks Multiple People
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Updated · tampabay28.com · Jun 15
Polk County Issues 60-Day Rabies Alert After Feral Cat Attacks Multiple People
3 articles · Updated · tampabay28.com · Jun 15
Summary
Polk County health officials issued a 60-day rabies alert after a feral cat that attacked multiple people and a dog on Glen Road on June 11 tested positive.
The alert covers the area bounded by Chart Prine Road to the north, West Bella Vista Street to the south, Gardner Road to the east and Shady Oak Drive East to the west.
Residents who were bitten or scratched are urged to seek medical care and report the injury to DOH-Polk, while pet or livestock owners should get immediate veterinary help after any bite.
Health officials also urged residents to vaccinate pets, avoid contact with stray or wild animals, remove food sources such as outdoor pet food and open garbage, and contact animal control to remove strays.