www.GoodMorningGwinnett.com Two children in Dacula were attacked by a rabid fox Tuesday.
Gwinnett Animal Welfare and Enforcement captured the fox the same day. But that department, along with the county health department, are advising residents to use caution and avoid animals behaving in unusual ways.The children were attacked by the fox in the Dolostone Way/Austin Crossing area in Dacula. The animal tested positive for rabies on Thursday.The disease can spread to people and pets through bites and scratches. The county urged pet owners to ensure their animals are current on their rabies vaccinations. According to the National Association of State Health Veterinarians, unvaccinated dogs and cats exposed to a rabid animal must be strictly quarantined for four months and vaccinated one month prior to being released, the county said.
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