Vaccines effective for three years are now available for both cats and dogs aged one year or older. Keep vaccination current at all times. Keep dogs and cats under contro l. Animal control laws prohibit allowing animals to roam unsupervised. Roaming pets are more likely to be exposed to rabies than those supervised by their owners. Leave stray or unknown dogs and cats alone .
Loose animals are more likely to have been exposed to rabies and to attack others.
Keep your pets away from strays, too. Leave wild animals alone . Avoid wild animals even if they appear friendly, and do not coax a wild animal to eat from your hand. You need not fear wild animals, just respect and stay away from them. Even very young children can learn this rule.