Daily Survival Guide

How to Spot a Rabid Animal
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1. Avoid raccoons, skunks, and bats.
   All warm-blooded animals can carry rabies, but the disease is most common among these animals.


2. If the animal is foaming at the mouth or appears to have a locked jaw, stay away.


3. If you are bitten by any animal wash the bite with soap and water.
   Treat the wound with an antiseptic. Dress the wound with a sterile cloth or bandage, and apply pressure on the wound to stop bleeding. Get professional medical attention as soon as possible.


4. Call animal control authorities to report the incident.
   Describe the animal and where you were when you received the bite, and the animal control authorities will attempt to catch the animal. Do not try to catch the animal yourself.