07/31/2026
🦇 Bat Season is Here, Is Your Pet Protected?
Pima County has seen a recent increase in reported bat exposures, serving as an important reminder to keep your pets up to date on their rabies vaccinations.
Even healthy looking bats can carry rabies, and exposure doesn’t always involve an obvious bite. Curious dogs and cats may investigate a bat outdoors or even one that finds its way into your home putting them at risk.
Here’s how you can help protect your pets:
🐾 Keep your pet’s rabies vaccine current.
🐾 Avoid handling bats, dead or alive.
🐾 If your pet has contact with a bat, safely contain the bat if possible (without touching it) and contact your veterinarian immediately.
🐾 If you find a bat in your home, keep people and pets away and contact local animal control for guidance.
Rabies is almost always fatal once symptoms develop. Keeping your pet vaccinated not only protects them, it also helps protect your family and our community.
If you’re unsure whether your pet is due for a rabies vaccine, give us a call. We’d be happy to check their records and help keep them protected!
