In 2009, 9 bats have tested positive for rabies in Oregon. Most of the bats were tested because of possible human or animal interaction. Cats were the most common animal that had interaction with rabid bats.

Source: www.oregon.gov/DHS/ph/acd/diseases/rabies/cntycase.shtml.

Please visit PetPortals online or call us to check if your pet’s rabies vaccine is current.

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