Rabies Alert in New Mexico Fox

A fox in McKinley County, New Mexico, has tested positive for rabies—the eighth animal case this year. The fox was euthanized with no human exposure reported. Rabies is deadly, and state law requires all dogs and cats to be vaccinated. Unvaccinated pets exposed to rabies face euthanasia or four-month quarantine. Wildlife like foxes, skunks, and bats are common carriers. Watch for strange or aggressive behavior in wild animals. Keep pets vaccinated, tagged, and away from unknown animals. If bitten, wash immediately and seek medical help. Report any sick wildlife or exposures to local animal control or NMDOH Helpline. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d9dc04201e41cc79