SHREVEPORT, La. — Caddo Parish Animal Control is urging residents to vaccinate their pets promptly after a dog tested positive for rabies, marking the fifth confirmed dog infection in Louisiana since 2000.
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During a Caddo Parish Commission meeting on Thursday, officials reported that ongoing construction activities are displacing local skunks and raccoons, increasing the risk for unprotected outdoor animals and hunting dogs.
Pet owners are advised that rabies vaccinations can commence when animals reach three months of age, with booster shots to be administered every three years to ensure continued immunity.