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A cat from a feral cat colony in the Village of Cherry Valley, Otsego County, has tested positive for rabies, raising concerns about the potential spread of the disease among other cats in the colony. The Otsego County Department of Health has urged anyone who had contact with the stray cats in the Montgomery Street area to report it and seek further information.
A resident in Unadilla, New York, is undergoing post-rabies treatment after being exposed to a bat that tested positive for rabies. The man woke up to find the bat flying around his head and captured it before contacting the health department. It is unclear if the bat bit the resident, as bites from bats can often go unnoticed due to their small teeth. The incident highlights the importance of staying away from stray or wild animals and vaccinating pets against rabies.
A bobcat found in the Town of Unadilla in Otsego County, New York, has tested positive for rabies. Four individuals are currently undergoing rabies post-exposure treatment, and a vaccinated dog was also exposed to the rabid bobcat.