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the HERALD Wednesday October 23 Community Page Rabies scourge hits Halton By LISA BOONSTOPPEL POT The Herald Rabies It causes normally fear wild animals to be either docile or and it s leaving its fear mark in Just last three people walking down in Burlington were attacked by a small grey tabby cat and Haltons Health Department suspects it was rabid In June this year an Acton man was exposed to the rabies virus when saliva from an infected animal entered open cuts on his hands He got the saliva from his dog who had fought with and killed a rabid raccoon It s that time of year again says s environmental health superintendent Dave Stronach We re not sure why fall and winter are traditionally bad for rabies but it has to do with the fox population What s unusual about this years rabies epidemic is where rabid animals are turning up Traditionally rabies is more prevalent in the rural areas of Nor said Mr Stronach but this year most of the rabid animal sightings have been in the populated areas of Burlington and Oakville Last year sightings of rabid animals were reported of which were Hills Out of that number there were 19 foxes four skunks one dog one cat five livestock horses and cattle two raccoons and one wolf In 1989 rabid animals were reported in cluding 11 foxes skunks one livestock one bat and one cat Foxes are the number one earners followed by skunks said Mr Stronach He explained the rabies virus in Canada seems to favor foxes while another strain in the United States is hitting coons The most frightening rabies carrier is a bat said Mr Stronach Unlike other animals which always die when infected with rabies bats carry the deadly virus without exhibiting the rabies symptoms Rabies a disease which attacks the brain and central nervous HAIR CUT Wed for st One Hundred People 70 Thurs S Professional Beard Trim And Shave 1 50 St Georgetown Next to Restaurant DENTURES DENTURE SERVICES DIRECTLY TO THE PUBLIC New Dentures Cleaning Dental Insurance Honoured Wheelchair Accessibility TRENTON dt The Denture Clinic 18 Church St Georgetown Ont 8772359 system has two categories of sym ptoms dumb and furious Furious is the most recognizable as the rabid animal often foams at the mouth and runs around in a frenzy attacking everything The rabid cat in Burlington exhibited signs of furious rabies as it was running around and biting pets people sticks and fences said Mr Stronach The other rabid symptom dumb makes normally timid animals docile and easy to ap proach if you see a wild or stray animal behaving strangely report it your local humane society or animal shelter if you are bitten by an animal wash the wound thoroughly with soap and water apply an antiseptic and report the incident to the Health Department or to your doc tor Sonnythe cat receives his annual rabies vaccine from Halton Hills Vet Clinic veterinarian Tony and veterinary assistant Leslie Johnston Fall and winter is a traditionally Bad time for rabies Health Department is urging precaut Herald Photo and the Halton people to take Panasonic MICROWAVE OVENS MM FOR CESS rmqREAr All Panasonic microwave ovens feature the turntafitethattumsfoodintheoven So you don t have to hang around the kitchen waiting to do it Panasonic Is the world largest manufacturer microwave ovens And Canada largest selling brand because Panasonic builds quality and Innovation into every microwave oven they make And that means you get perfect cooking results every time Most microwave oven manufacturer s cookbooks and most food instructions all tell you you ve got to rotate the food in the oven for the best results So why settle for less We ve got a complete select on of Panasonic microwave ovens to fit your cooking needs and your budget SEE ALL THE MODELS TODAY AT GS TELEVISION 265 GUELPH ST GEORGETOWN 8779541