The Town of Hempstead will host a free rabies clinic after a feral cat collected in Nassau County tested positive for the disease -- marking the first rabies…
The Town of Hempstead will host a free rabies clinic after a feral cat collected in Nassau County tested positive for the disease -- marking the first rabies case in the county since 2016, officials announced Monday.Because of this development, the Nassau County Department of Health and Town of Hempstead will hold a free Rabies Vaccination Clinic for pets on Aug. 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter located at 3320 Beltagh Ave. in Wantagh.
SInce there is no cure for rabies, officials remind the public of the importance that pets are up-to-date with their vaccinations. Ensure pets are up to date on rabies vaccinations, including dogs, cats, ferrets, horses, and livestock. Pets too young to be vaccinated should be kept indoors and allowed outside only under direct supervision.Do not feed unknown animals and discourage them from seeking food near your home.
If a wild animal is on your property, let it wander away and bring children and pets indoors. You may contact a nuisance wildlife control expert who will remove the animal for a fee.
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