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For Immediate Release
March 27, 2025
Rabies-Positive Skunk Confirmed in Victoria County
VICTORIA COUNTY, Texas – On Monday, March 24, 2025, Victoria County Animal Services (VCAS) responded to a report of a skunk lingering near a home on Burkhart Road (Precinct 1) in the afternoon. The skunk was collected and sent to the Texas
Department of Health and Human Services lab in Austin, where it tested positive for rabies. This marks the first confirmed rabies case in the southern part of the county.
At this time, there are no reported exposures to humans or domestic animals.
Residents are urged to protect their pets by ensuring they are up to date on rabies vaccinations and keeping them secured on their property. Texas law requires dogs and cats to be vaccinated against rabies by four months of age, with the vaccine administered by a licensed veterinarian.
Signs of rabies in wildlife include:
Nocturnal animals active during the day
Aggression
Disorientation
Excessive drooling
Lameness
Anyone observing suspicious wildlife behavior should avoid contact and report it to Victoria County Animal Services at 361-578-3564.
For more information on rabies prevention, visit the Texas Department of Health and Human Services: www.dshs.texas.gov/rabies.
