There have been 24 confirmed cases of rabies in Michigan so far this year.

The Washtenaw County Health Department said a rabid bat has been found in the county.

A bat found in St. Clair County tested positive for rabies.

Health officials are sounding the alarm after a skunk purchased through a Michigan breeder tested positive for rabies.

There have been 51 confirmed cases of rabies in Michigan so far this year.

There have been 30 confirmed cases of rabies in Michigan so far this year.

A kitten that was found as a stray in Oakland County was euthanized after developing symptoms of rabies.

The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has released a statement about a 6-month-old unvaccinated kitten in Oakland County that was infested with rabies.

With more dogs headed outside and into public spaces, it’s important for dog owners in Ann Arbor to make sure their pooch is properly licensed.

On Thursday, the Washtenaw County Health Department announced it had received a report of a rabid bat, the first of 2022.

A 7-year-old boy was badly bitten by a dog at the Huron River Mobile Home Park and is now being treated for a possible rabies exposure.

Officials said the 6-month-old dog had never been vaccinated against rabies. The last rabid dog in the state occurred 10 years ago in Oakland County.

DETROIT – A rabid bat has been identified within Genesee County in Gaines, the third confirmed case of rabies in an animal this year. The three rabid animals this year have been from different areas of Genesee County. The Genesee County Health Department wants to remind residents that it is important to make sure your pets are current on their vaccinations, including rabies. Vaccinating all pets under your care with the rabies vaccine is essential to promoting animal and human health. For domestic animals such as dogs or cats and animal care questions, please contact the Genesee County Animal Control at 810-732-1660.

LAKE ORION, Mich. – Health officials have confirmed a case of rabies in a skunk found in Oakland County. The Oakland County Health Division announced Friday that the rabies case was confirmed in a skunk from Lake Orion. Health officials advised staying away from stray, wild and dead animals to protect against rabies. “Rabies is a fatal disease and there is no known cure.” said Leigh-Anne Stafford, a health officer for Oakland County. To report possible rabies exposure, call the Oakland County Health Division at 248-858-1286.

OAKLAND COUNTY, Mich. – A skunk in West Bloomfield has tested positive for rabies, according to the Oakland County Health Division. The skunk was removed from West Bloomfield, north of West 14 Mile Road, south of West Maple Road between Orchard Lake and Middlebelt roads. In 2019, rabies has been verified in one cat, four bats and twelve skunks in Oakland County. Rabies is a fatal disease for both humans and pets and there is no known cure,” said Dr. Faust, Medical Director for Oakland County. Health officials encourage residents to have their pets vaccinated regularly.