Animal Control needs to determine the animal’s health.
Frederick, Md (KM) A dog who bit a child along Wormans Mill Road at Market Square near Ibis Alley on is being sought by the Frederick County Health Department.
Officials say the dog, which is described as a medium size animal with white and fluffy fur, bit the child on Sunday evening as she was riding her bicycle past two dogs. The second canine who was with the biting dog is described as a black and fluffy medium size dog. A woman walking the two dogs is a young adult with brown hair.
The Health Department says it needs to contact the owner to determine the health of the canine ten days after the child was bitten. If Frederick County Animal Control determines dog’s health is good, the child will not need to undergo expensive rabies treatment. If not, the child will be advised to seek treatment for rabies.
Anyone who knows the owner of this dog, can contact Frederick County Animal Control at 301-600-1544, Try and get the owner’s address and phone number.
If the animal which interacted with your pet is wildlife, you’re urged to contact your veterinarian, if applicable, and call the Environmental Health Services at 301-600-1717.
For those who have been exposed to rabies call 301-600-3342.
Citizens who want general information about rabies should call 301-600-1717. They can also go on line to health.frederickcountyumd.gov/258/Rabies.
By Kevin McManus