11/08/2025
Lake Cumberland District Health Department has confirmed a case of rabies in a dog in Pulaski County. The dog is believed to have had contact with a skunk. Rabies is fatal but vaccine-preventable disease that, in Kentucky, is mostly found in skunks and bats. Kentucky is seeing an increase in skunk rabies this year, especially in the central part of the state. To protect yourself and pets from rabies it is important to keep pets updated on their rabies vaccinations. Other tips to prevent the spread of rabies:
• Observe wildlife from a distance
• Do not touch wild animals
• Report wild animals with strange behavior
To report wild animals with strange behavior visit: https://fw.ky.gov/Wild.../Pages/Report-Wildlife-Disease.aspx
For more information visit: www.cdc.gov/rabies/
