It attacked two people.
Rabid Cat Found on Garfield Road (Photo from Frederick County Health Dept)
Frederick, Md (KM) The Frederick County Health Department says a stray cat found from the 3000 block of Garfield Road has tested positive for rabies. Animal Control Officers collected the cat on Wednesday after it attacked two people.
The cat is described as a female dark gray domestic short hair about one year old.. It has a white neck, belly and paws.
The Health Department says anyone who has come into contact with this cat between July 31st and August 14th should consult with their health care provider and notify the Community Health Services Office at 301-600-3342… If their pets have come into contact with this cat, they need to consult with their veterinarian and contact the Environmental Health Office at 301-600-1717.
Rabies is a viral disease that mainly affects mammals and is spread through the saliva of an infected animal, usually through a bite. Its symptoms are fear of water, excessive salivation, failure to eat or drink, limping, unusually friendly or aggressive behavior, or other unusual and not-so-typical behaviors.
The disease is always fatal to humans once infected if no action is taken.
By Kevin McManus