“Love Your Own, Leave Others Alone”
(Salisbury, MD) – Health officials in Wicomico County are reminding residents to stay away from feral cats and other wild animals. These animals can pose a serious public health threat through the spread diseases such as Rabies, Cryptosporidiosis, Giardiasis, Toxoplasmosis, Bartonellosis (cat scratch fever) and Salmonellosis. These diseases are known to cause serious illness and in some cases, if left untreated, are fatal.
To reduce the risk of Rabies exposure:
Vaccinate pets. Maryland law requires all dogs and cats over four months of age to be vaccinated against Rabies. This is the most successful method of preventing the Rabies virus.
Refrain from feeding feral cats and remove all food sources in the area.
Only you can protect your family and pets from the deadly Rabies virus.
For more information, contact the Wicomico County Health Department, Environmental Health Division at 410 546-4446 or visitwww.wicomicohealth.org.
All animal bites or scratches should be reported to the Wicomico County Health Department at (410) 546-4446 during business hours and 410-543-6996 after hours.
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And if you're pregnant, wear gloves when coming into contact with cat poo, at the litter box or in the garden. Toxoplasmosis can have serious effects on your unborn child.
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