Zoology
Health officials say two bats have tested positive for rabies in Douglas County within the last two weeks.
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The Nevada Department of Agriculture has confirmed eight rabies cases in bats in five counties including Washoe County.
The Washoe County Regional Animal Services (WCRAS) is offering seniors a free vaccination and microchip clinic for their pets on Tuesday. The clinic will be from 9 a.m. to noon and it's for pet owners age 60 and over with an I.D.
Any bats, dead or alive, that may have been in contact with people or domestic animals should immediately be submitted to the Animal Disease Laboratory for testing.
The event will be held at the Scolari's on 5430 Sun Valley Blvd from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Washoe County Health District reports that within the past 60 days the Nevada State Animal Diseases Laboratory has confirmed that five bats infected with rabies have been found in Washoe County.
The Washoe County Health District and Washoe County Regional Animal Services will hold a forum on Wednesday night concerning the importance of rabies vaccination and pet licensing.
Washoe County Regional Animal Services is hosting a free rabies vaccination and microchipping clinic for pets on Saturday in Sun Valley.
The SPCA of Northern Nevada and Washoe County Regional Animal Services will co-host two clinics this week offering pet owners free rabies vaccination and microchip services for their pets.
The SPCA of Northern Nevada and Washoe County Regional Animal Services will co-host a rabies vaccination and microchip clinic at the Sun Valley Scolari’s parking lot today until 6:00 pm and again, at the same location, and this Saturday from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm.