Metro county puts out warning after person attacked by rabid cat

GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. — Gwinnett County officials are putting out a warning about odd-acting animals after a tested positive for rabies.

That cat attacked a person in the area of Luke Edwards Road in Dacula on Wednesday.

“Diseases like rabies can be transmitted to humans and pets through bites or scratches from wild animals such as foxes and raccoons,” Gwinnett County Animal Welfare and Enforcement said in a news release.

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County animal and health officials are urging people to make sure their pets are up to date with their vaccinations and to report and animals that may be acting odd.

“They may also act aggressively, avoid food and water, foam at the mouth, have trouble moving or move in a stiff, odd way. Stay away from any unknown animals, especially wildlife,” the county said. “Stay away from wild, sick, hurt or dead animals. Do not pick up or move sick or hurt animals.”

The county said if you see an animal you believe may be rabid, to call the Gwinnett Animal Welfare and Enforcement Bite Office at 770-339-3200 ext. 5576.

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