Health News For South West
Wednesday, March 11, 2015
Grey Bruce Health Unit
Public Assistance Request in Cat Bite
The Grey Bruce Health Unit is seeking assistance from the public in finding the owner of a cat involved in a biting incident that occurred in Owen Sound.
The incident occurred in the 1500 block of 3rd Avenue West in Owen Sound on Saturday March 7, 2015 at approximately 12:30 pm. A grey cat was hiding under a vehicle; a man reached under the vehicle to remove the cat before moving the vehicle and the cat bit him. The man was unable to determine the owner of the cat. The cat is believed to be a mainly indoor cat.
Staff of the Grey Bruce Health Unit need to confirm the cat is not infectious with rabies. By verifying the health of the cat, the victim can avoid receiving the post-exposure rabies treatment. If you have any information related to this incident, please contact the Grey Bruce Health Unit at 519-376-9420.
Media Contact:
Bob Hart
Public Health Manager
Grey Bruce Health Unit
519-376-9420 or 1-800-263-3456 ext 1279
b.hart@publichealthgreybruce.on.ca
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