
09/25/2025
According to a 2022 report in JAVMA, more than half of all cases of rabies reported in the U.S. took place in just six states: North Carolina, Texas, California, New York, Pennsylvania and Virginia. Raccoons, skunks and bats are the most common vectors, but many other mammals can be infected.
Keeping your animals away from wildlife and keeping their vaccination status up to date is crucial to protect them and your family against this deadly virus. By state law, all dogs, cats and ferrets must be vaccinated against rabies, but veterinarians recommend livestock and horses also be vaccinated.