How can I protect my pet from rabies?

There are several things you can do to protect your pet from rabies. First, visit your veterinarian with your pet on a regular basis and keep rabies vaccinations up-to-date for all cats, ferrets, and dogs. Second, maintain control of your pets by keeping cats and ferrets indoors and keeping dogs under direct supervision. Third, spay or neuter your pets to help reduce the number of unwanted pets that may not be properly cared for or vaccinated regularly.

Lastly, call animal control at 804-758-2779 to remove all stray animals from your neighborhood since these animals may be unvaccinated or ill.

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1. When is the Middlesex County Rabies Clinic?
2. How can I protect my pet from rabies?
3. Why does my pet need the rabies vaccine?
4. What happens if a neighborhood dog or cat bites me?
5. What happens if my pet (cat, dog, ferret) is bitten by a wild animal?
6. I am moving to a rabies-free country and want to take my pets with me. Where can I get more information?