NORTH STONINGTON, CT — A cat found on Boombridge Road in North Stonington was tested and found to be positive for rabies, according to the Ledge Light Health Department. The testing was done Tuesday.
“Rabies is a deadly disease caused by a virus that can infect all warm-blooded animals, including people,” the statement from the health district reads. “It is spread mostly by wild animals, but stray cats and dogs may also become infected and spread the virus. The rabies virus lives in the saliva and brain tissue of infected animals. Rabies can be spread by scratches from infected animals or when infected saliva comes into contact with open wounds, breaks in the skin or mucous membranes (eyes, nose, mouth, etc.)”
If you have any questions or concerns, contact Ledge Light Health District at 860-448-4882 or the North Stonington Animal Control at 860-287-2197.
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