Suspected Rabid Cat Found in Northern Israeli Village
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
The Ministry of Health reported a suspected rabid cat found in Mashhad on October 25. The cat is described as medium-sized, white with orange spots. Authorities are asking anyone who encountered the animal or other stray animals in the area between October 12-28 to contact the Nazareth Health Bureau or a hospital emergency room. Pet owners are advised to consult a veterinarian.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- A suspected rabid cat was found in Mashhad on October 25.
- The cat is described as medium-sized, white with orange spots.
- No human exposures to the animal are currently known.
- Residents who encountered the cat or stray animals between Oct. 12-28 should seek medical advice.
- Pet owners are urged to consult a veterinarian if their animals may have had contact.
The Ministry of Health reported on October 25 that a medium-sized, white cat with orange spots, suspected of being rabid, was found in the Al-Baydar neighborhood of the village of Mashhad. No individuals are known to have been exposed to the animal. The ministry is urging anyone who had contact with the cat or with stray animals in the area between October 12 and October 28 to urgently contact the Nazareth Health Bureau. After working hours, individuals should report to the emergency room at a hospital. Pet owners whose animals may have come into contact with the suspected rabid cat are advised to consult a local veterinarian.
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