PLANT CITY, Fla. -- A second cat has tested positive for rabies in Hillsborough County in under a week.
The white and brown tabby domestic shorthair cat lived around North Dort Street and Rowena Mays Park in Plant City and exposed at least one adult male and two domestic dogs.
Last week, a gray tabby cat that lived around East Bay Road recently tested positive for rabies and had contact with at least one adult, a child, and a domestic dog, according to the Florida Department of Health.
The Florida Department of Health is doing a further investigation to see if anyone or anything else was exposed to the cat.
The man exposed has been vaccinated for rabies and the dogs are currently in quarantine.
The department of health plans to notify homes and business in the following areas:
- North - Interstate 4
-South - Airport Road/Grant Street
-East - Park Road
- West - Branch Forbes/North Forbes Road
Anyone who has made contact with an animal who may have rabies should seek medical help.
If you or one of your animals are bitten by an animal with rabies, you should contact the Hillsborough County Pet Resource Center at (813) 744-5660.
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