Rabies infection confirmed in Canton
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On April 17, 2017, Canton Animal Control was dispatched for a skunk displaying unusual behavior. Upon arrival, the animal control officer captured the skunk which was then sent to the Texas Department of Health Laboratory in Austin for testing. The Canton Animal Shelter was notified by the Texas Department of Health that the skunk was infected with rabies.
Rabies infection is most common in bats, coyotes, raccoons, skunks and foxes.
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