The disease is transmitted by an infected animal's biting or licking. Rabies affects the central nervous system. Rabies infection is detected by laboratory examination of the suspect brain tissue.
Wildlife rabies is a major source of infection for domestic animals, including pets.
This disease may be transmitted to man either by infected wild or domestic animals. Contrary to popular belief, rabies occurs in all seasons and in all sections of the country. Night animals, like skunks and foxes, that are seen in the daytime. Pets that have difficulty walking, eating or drinking. Signs of excitement or viciousness in normally quiet animals.