According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, immediate medical attention coming in the form of post-exposure prophylaxis is required after a suspected rabies exposure.
California law requires that dogs be vaccinated against rabies, according to a release from the county, but it remains critical that cats and other household pets susceptible to rabies receive the vaccine and subsequent boosters.
Still, pets are the most likely to have contact with wild animals that may be carrying the disease.
Local residents are also encouraged to avoid contact with wildlife by refraining from handling, feeding or attracting animals to come into close range.
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