City of Hamilton Investigates Rabid Cat

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) notified City of Hamilton Public Health Services that a deceased cat originating from rural Glanbrook tested positive for rabies. Public Health Services is working together with Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit and Brant County Health Unit to determine if any local individuals came in contact with a rabid cat between Sunday, January 22 and Monday, January 30, 2017.

For details, check the City of Hamilton media release

Rabies is a serious disease and causes death if not treated promptly with vaccine.

For information about rabies, how to prevent a bite, and preventive vaccination for pets, check our Rabies page.