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Rabies encroaching on metro Colorado
May 27th, 2010 5:46 pm MT.
Milo relies on his owners to ensure his healthRabies is a deadly form of viral encephalitis that affects the brain and
nerves of mammals. Skunks, bats, raccoons, and foxes are the primary carriers. Dogs, cats, cattle, and humans are
the victims.
There has only been one known case of human survival when treatment was administered after clinical symptoms
of rabies appeared.
IN 2008, skunk rabies was reported in the following counties: Arapahoe, Baca, Cheyenne, Kiowa, Kit Carson and
Yuma. Because the diseased animals have been discovered in multiple counties covering hundreds of square
miles, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment said the disease appears to be widespread and
could make its way to the Front Range.
FAST FORWARD to 2010
On April 9, a horse tested positive for rabies in Arapahoe County, according to the Colorado Department of
Agriculture. It is the second equine rabies case within a year after 25 years with no reports of a horse developing
rabies. A total of 28 animals in Colorado tested positive for rabies by mid-April.
There have been three confirmed cases of rabies in the past two months. “It seems to be encroaching on the metro
areas. We have not found it in the metro areas apart from the skunk near Parker, that’s getting very close,” said
Health Department Executive Director Richard Vogt.
“The nature of rabies is that it actually kind of moves in over a period of several years. After it starts to move in it
sticks around for many years, unfortunately. It becomes a longer range problem.”
“It is more important than ever that pets stay current on their vaccinations. That is the easiest way to control the
problem in the Denver Area,” said Cheryl Conway, the public relations specialist with the city of Aurora Animal Care
Division.
Additional precautions include:
•Do not feed wild animals
•Do not leave pet food outside or wildlife bins open
•Teach your dog/cat to stay away from wild or dead animals
•Contact your vet if your dog is scratched or bitten by a wild animal
Signs of rabies include abnormal behavior such as:
•Nocturnal animals being very active during the day
•Wild animals approaching humans or other animals
•Difficulty walking
•Unusual or excessive animal sounds
Some infected animals will be aggressive while others may appear almost catatonic. In Colorado, rabies cases in
animals such as skunks are usually a strain from bats and are isolated. The skunk strain observed on the plains is
more quickly moving among animals and poses a greater threat to pets than humans.
May 27th, 2010 5:46 pm MT.
Milo relies on his owners to ensure his healthRabies is a deadly form of viral encephalitis that affects the brain and
nerves of mammals. Skunks, bats, raccoons, and foxes are the primary carriers. Dogs, cats, cattle, and humans are
the victims.
There has only been one known case of human survival when treatment was administered after clinical symptoms
of rabies appeared.
IN 2008, skunk rabies was reported in the following counties: Arapahoe, Baca, Cheyenne, Kiowa, Kit Carson and
Yuma. Because the diseased animals have been discovered in multiple counties covering hundreds of square
miles, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment said the disease appears to be widespread and
could make its way to the Front Range.
FAST FORWARD to 2010
On April 9, a horse tested positive for rabies in Arapahoe County, according to the Colorado Department of
Agriculture. It is the second equine rabies case within a year after 25 years with no reports of a horse developing
rabies. A total of 28 animals in Colorado tested positive for rabies by mid-April.
There have been three confirmed cases of rabies in the past two months. “It seems to be encroaching on the metro
areas. We have not found it in the metro areas apart from the skunk near Parker, that’s getting very close,” said
Health Department Executive Director Richard Vogt.
“The nature of rabies is that it actually kind of moves in over a period of several years. After it starts to move in it
sticks around for many years, unfortunately. It becomes a longer range problem.”
“It is more important than ever that pets stay current on their vaccinations. That is the easiest way to control the
problem in the Denver Area,” said Cheryl Conway, the public relations specialist with the city of Aurora Animal Care
Division.
Additional precautions include:
•Do not feed wild animals
•Do not leave pet food outside or wildlife bins open
•Teach your dog/cat to stay away from wild or dead animals
•Contact your vet if your dog is scratched or bitten by a wild animal
Signs of rabies include abnormal behavior such as:
•Nocturnal animals being very active during the day
•Wild animals approaching humans or other animals
•Difficulty walking
•Unusual or excessive animal sounds
Some infected animals will be aggressive while others may appear almost catatonic. In Colorado, rabies cases in
animals such as skunks are usually a strain from bats and are isolated. The skunk strain observed on the plains is
more quickly moving among animals and poses a greater threat to pets than humans.
Rabies Alert