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Rabies in Ontario
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The Ministry of Natural Resources is committed to studying, controlling and eliminating rabies in Ontario. The Rabies Control Program helps protect the health and safety of Ontarians, their pets and other wildlife. The program has been so successful in southern Ontario that fox and raccoon rabies are completely gone from many areas.
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What is rabies?
Rabies is a contagious disease. It can be transmitted to both people and animals through a cut or a scratch from an infected animal.
The disease attacks the central nervous system and, if left untreated, is always fatal. The chance of running into a rabid animal in Ontario is very low. But if you see or come into contact with an animal you think has rabies, call your local health unit or your family doctor immediately.
How do I know an animal is infected with rabies?
Most rabid animals show these signs:
- They are extremely excited
- They may attack objects or other animals
- They may froth at the mouth
- They may bite at anything
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Racoon by JD Taylor
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Last Modified: July 23, 2010