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Dog Attacked By Rabies-Positive Raccoon In Sussex County Dog Attacked By Rabies-Positive Raccoon In Sussex County
Dog Attacked By Rabies-Positive Raccoon In Sussex County Police in Sussex County have issued a warning to pet owners after a dog was attacked by a rabies-positive raccoon. The dog was attacked on Reading Road in Hopatcong April 21, and the raccoon tested positive for the virus April 29, the local police department said on Facebook. Animals with rabies often appear sick or lethargic, may have difficulty swallowing and salivate excessively, police said. Other animals show no symptoms of the virus. “We ask all our residents to be alert at all times when outdoors with their pets,” Hopatcong Police said. “DO NOT leave your pet unattended outdoors…A…

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by Valerie Musson