Florida DOH Polk County Issues Rabies Alert For South Lakeland After Stray Cat Tests Positive

Florida DOH Polk County Issues Rabies Alert For South Lakeland After Stray Cat Tests Positive

LAKELAND, Fla. – The Florida Department of Health in Polk County (DOH-Polk) has issued a 60-day rabies alert for a portion of South Lakeland following a confirmed case of rabies in a stray cat. The infected cat was captured in the South Lakeland area off South Carter Road on October 13, 2025. DOH-Polk is now […] Florida DOH Polk County Issues Rabies Alert For South Lakeland After Stray Cat Tests Positive

60-day rabies alert issued in Polk County: Department of Health

The Florida Department of Health in Polk County issued a rabies alert in response to a confirmed case in the area.According to officials, a stray cat was captured in the South Lakeland area off South Carter Road and brought to Parkway Veterinary Emergency Clinic.The Polk County Sheriff's Office (PCSO) said a veterinary technician was bitten while treating the animal, and the person who transported the animal sustained two scratches.Deputies said…