The Rabies Control Program quarantines dogs, cats, and ferrets involved in biting incidents to ensure that the animal did not transmit rabies to the bite victim.
Biting animals are not released from quarantine until proof of rabies vaccination by a veterinarian registered with Public Health is provided. Laboratory tests of wild animals also are conducted when necessary.
Resources
- Ohio Department of Health - Information on state-wide rabies statistics and lab testing of animals.
- U.S. Centers for Disease Control - Information on rabies basics, US and international rabies occurrence.
- Montgomery County Animal Resource Center - Information on control of stray or dangerous animals.