Rabies -- United States
A positive case of rabies was found in a domestic cat, [which had] bitten a Fresno County resident, health officials said. The Fresno County Department of Public Health said it was the 1st confirmed case of feline rabies in the county since 1943.
Fresno County has been identified as a rabies endemic area by state health officials. Although not mandated, it is highly recommended to have your cat vaccinated for rabies. [Interesting, many areas having rabies require both cats and dogs to be
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