Section 8 - Management of Animals That Have Been Bitten by Other Animals

Animals that have been bitten by another animal that is known or suspected to be rabid should be referred to a veterinarian for veterinary assessment and treatment. If a wild animal is injured, please refer the caller to the local animal control, or to a local wildlife rehabilitator. Consult the telephone directory for these numbers. There is no testing available for animals that can prove immunity to rabies.

For additional advice in King County, the King County Public Health Veterinarian is available at 206-263-8454, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Veterinarians may order rabies testing of animals suspected to be rabid and that have bitten other animals. Rabies testing for animals is available through the Oregon State Veterinary Laboratory. This laboratory can be contacted for shipping advice and fee structure by calling (541) 737-3261. The Public Health laboratory system only performs rabies testing when a human exposure to rabies has occurred.

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