Explain how you got the bite and follow the physicians advice. Report the bite to the local health department. If possible, identify and capture the animal without physically handling the animal. Authorities will need to quarantine and test the animal domestic and nondomesticated for the rabies virus. Return to the top of this page.
Livestock are also at risk for rabies in that there is more opportunity for contact.
It is important to discourage wild animals from frequenting residential areas. Do not attempt to feed, pet, or tame wildlife. Keep food indoors and trash cans covered tightly. Educate your children and others on the dangers associated with contact of wildlife and domestic animals they are not familiar with. Any physical contact or bite from a wild animal or domestic that is suspected of having the rabies virus should be reported immediately to, in the case of children a responsible adult, and in the case of an adult to a veterinarian and physician.