Rabies Alert in Western Maricopa, Pinal County: Gray Fox Tests
A rabies alert was issued to West Maricopa in Pinal County after testing positive for a grey fox. Pinal County Animal Care and Control warns residents of the ongoing risks of wildlife in Arizona. Pinal County. According to a statement from Pinal County There are no tests available for rabies screening on the website before […]
Arizona on pace to break record for rabies in animals | Navajo County
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Navajo County health officials warn of foxes, dog testing positive for rabies
SHOLOW, Ariz. — The Navajo County Public Health Services District is warning the community about an animal that recently tested positive for rabies. Officials announced last week that a wild fox was found infected with rabies in the Show Low and Pinetop/Lakeside areas. In addition, Winslow's dog also tested positive for rabies. Health officials said […]
Recent wildlife attacks around Tucson prompt rabies warning
State and federal wildlife officials are warning people to be wary of rabies after a spate of attacks in the Tucson area over the past two months. Since Nov. 27, there have been four incidents in which a skunk, a fox and two bobcats have bitten or scratched people with suspected rabies, said Mark Hart, […]
Recent reports of foxes with rabies spark alert in Mohave County | Local News Stories
Mojave County has never had a rabies problem in its fox population until recently. The first reports of the virus infecting local foxes surfaced in late 2022. However, a total of six probable or confirmed cases of rabies were reported to the Mojave County Public Health Department over a seven-month period, all near the Hualapai […]
Our View: Rabies reports are a reason for extra caution outdoors | Opinion
The recent rabies case may not have been found in the city, but the finding in the Hualapai Mountains near Kingman shows that locals need to be more vigilant. The Mojave County Health Department announced one confirmed case of rabies in a fox in the Hualapai Mountains, along with additional reports of ferocious foxes and […]
Mohave County health officials issue warning about foxes infected with rabies
LAS VEGAS (KTNV) – Health officials in Mojave County have issued a warning following a recent increase in cases of rabies-infected foxes. The Mojave County Public Health Department said this was occurring primarily throughout the Hualapai area, requiring precautions to prevent the spread of the disease. People usually become infected after being scratched or bitten […]
