Rabies Positive Bat in Lake Oswego

A bat that flew into window in Lake Oswego, tested positive for rabies

POSTED ON 2024-09-04

An article was posted on 8/28/24 by KOIN news about a bat that flew into the window of a home in Lake Oswego that tested positive for rabies on Friday, 8/23/24, according to Clackamas County officials.

The bat was tested by the Oregon Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory after it was found on the property. However, officials said the infected animal “did not have any contact with any humans or pets.”

Clackamas County Health Officer said, “While this bat did not bite any people or pets, we do want to remind people that rabies is a serious illness and it’s important to take precautions to protect yourself and your family.

Oregon public health officials say bats are the state’s main animal of concern for rabies and that interactions with bats are more common in the summer.

While no vaccine is 100% effective, rabies infection is rare in vaccinated dogs. Vaccination efforts can provide protection for dogs exposed to potentially rabid animals even if they are overdue for a rabies booster vaccine.  Unvaccinated pets that are exposed to a potentially rabid animal will most likely be required to be quarantined for up to 4-months.  If a quarantine is not possible, then euthanasia will be recommended.  Although cats are not required to get vaccinated for rabies, we highly recommend it. 

If you are interested in reading from the original source, here is the link:

https://www.koin.com/local/clackamas-county/rabies-bat-lake-oswego-home/