"Rabid Bobcats Found in New Mexico Counties"

The New Mexico Department of Health has confirmed two cases of rabies in bobcats, one in Grant County and the other in Sierra County. A man was attacked by one of the bobcats and is receiving preventive rabies shots, while a dog attacked by the second bobcat is being monitored despite being up to date on its rabies vaccine. The DOH advises keeping pets vaccinated and on a leash, considering rabies vaccinations for livestock, avoiding contact with wild animals, and seeking medical care if bitten or exposed to wild animal saliva. Reporting sick or abnormal wild animals to local authorities is also recommended.