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SW Bend resident says her cat brought home dead bat that tested positive for rabies - KTVZ

SW Bend resident says her cat brought home dead bat that tested positive for rabies - KTVZ

SW Bend resident says her cat brought home dead bat that tested positive for rabies - KTVZ
Jul 23, 2021 1 min, 13 secs

(KTVZ) -- Southwest Bend resident Colleen Quinn said Thursday she still can't believe a cat brought a dead, rabid bat into her home.

Deschutes County health officials confirmed that the dead bat tested positive for rabies.

“The whole thing was funny -- until the bat did actually test positive for rabies," Quinn said Thursday.

One of Quinn's cats brought the dead animal into her home on Woods Valley Place back on July 9.

Deschutes County Health Services reminded residents to take necessary precautions to protect people and pets from rabies:.

"There are two things people can do to protect themselves and their pets from rabies," said Emilio DeBess, public health veterinarian for the Oregon Health Authority.

"Never handle bats, and make sure your cats and dogs are up to date on their rabies vaccines." .

“We get usually a lot of positive animals during the summertime, starting somewhere in March or April.” DeBess said.

Dogs, cats and ferrets should be vaccinated against rabies at three to six months of age.

Under Oregon law, dogs and cats or ferrets that do not have current vaccinations and are suspected of exposure to rabies must be euthanized or placed under strict quarantine for four months. ?

Quinn said her cats are currently quarantining at home since they handled the bat?

If a person or pet is bitten by a bat, promptly report it to Deschutes County Environmental Health at (541) 317-3114 and report the bite to your medical provider.

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