What happens if my dog or cat is exposed to wildlife?
Skunks and bats are the main carriers of rabies in California however; all mammals are susceptible to rabies. If an exposure occurs, such as your dog fights with a raccoon or your cat catches a bat, it is imperative to booster the animal for rabies within 48 hours. If the wildlife specimen is available it will be tested for rabies. If the test comes back positive or there is no specimen to test then the dog or cat will need to be quarantined. If the dog or cat had a preexisting current rabies vaccination and received the booster then the quarantine will be 30 days. If it did not have a preexisting current rabies vaccination or did not receive the booster then the quarantine is 6 months. It is important to keep all pets current on rabies vaccinations.

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1. Where is the shelter located?
2. What is the difference between Animal Control and the Humane Society?
3. How do I license my dog?
4. Are there low cost vaccination clinics?
5. What happens if I am bitten by a dog or my dog bites someone?
6. What happens if my dog or cat is exposed to wildlife?
7. What if I have a complaint about an animal?
8. What if I see a neglected animal?
9. What about barking dogs?
10. What do I do about feral cats?
11. What do I do about wildlife problems?
12. What do I do if my pet is lost?
13. How do I adopt a pet?
14. What if I have to give up a pet?
15. What do I do about a dead animal?