The Lexington-Fayette County Health Department received word this afternoon that a skunk found in Lexington has tested positive for rabies. The skunk was discovered earlier this week by a resident around the Indian Hills and Stonewall neighborhoods (40503 ZIP code). Both of the resident’s dogs were exposed to the skunk and one was bitten, with proper officials being notified.

The health department posted signs in the area on Monday to notify residents of the discovery and to ask residents to keep watch on their pets. LFCHD officials continue to remind residents to make certain their pets have a current rabies vaccination.

Rabies, a viral disease of humans, pets and wild animals, is transmitted from animals to humans by the saliva of a rabid animal, usually from a bite. State law requires that all dogs, cats and ferrets maintain a current rabies vaccination.

Learn more about LFCHD’s rabies control program at https://www.lfchd.org/rabies-control/.