Rabies case confirmed in Houston County

Rabies case confirmed in Houston County

DOTHAN, Ala (WDHN) -- A dead bat has tested positive for rabies in Houston County. Representatives with the Houston County Health Department tell WDHN the bat was found on the back porch of a home on Elm Street, north of Cottonwood. According to Environmental Supervisor Keith Hicks, the HCHD received a call from the homeowner on Tuesday, reporting that her cats had come in contact with the dead bat and asked that the animal be tested. The rabies…

Pet dog tests positive for rabies in Pike County

State health officials say a pet dog tested positive for rabies earlier this month in Pike County. The Alabama Department of Public Health confirms that a bulldog was in Pike County near County Road 7708. The dog’s owner reported that the bulldog was acting aggressively toward other animals and the owner, so the owner called Troy Animal Control. Several other dogs live around the residence and are being monitored for signs of rabies. ADPH is mon…