Dead cat tests positive for rabies in Lithonia area

Dead cat tests positive for rabies in Lithonia area

What’s Happening: The test came back positive May 3. DeKalb County typically confirms several rabies cases each year, and the virus circulates in Georgia all year long. What’s Important: Rabies attacks the brain. It spreads through saliva — usually from a bite — and can pass from animals to people. Vaccines protect both pets and […] The post Dead cat tests positive for rabies in Lithonia area appeared first on The Georgia Sun.

Positive cat rabies case reported in DeKalb County - On Common Ground News

DEKALB COUNTY, GA— A positive rabies case was reported in the Lithonia area involving a deceased cat. The racoon tested positive for rabies on May 3, 2026. Georgia is a rabies endemic state, and the virus is present all year long. It is not unusual for the county to report several rabies cases each year.  Residents should [...] The post Positive cat rabies case reported in DeKalb County first appeared on On Common Ground News - 24/7 local news.