Animal bites are required to be reported to the local health department. Rabies is fatal and potential exposures need to be monitored.

Chipmunks, guinea pigs, mice, shrews, muskrats, gerbils, hamsters, rabbits, squirrels, voles, gophers, moles, rats and prairie dogs are not considered likely to carry rabies.

 

CMDHD Animal Bites / Rabies Exposure Form (MS-Word fillable/faxable form)

CMDHD Animal Bites / Rabies Exposure Form (Printable PDF) 

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• General Information

• Michigan.gov Emerging Diseases

• Rabies Prevention for You and Your Pets (CMDHD)

 

Medical / Animal Care Providers

• CDC's ACIP Recommendations

• Protocol for Dogs, Cats, Ferrets, or Livestock Possibly Exposed to Rabies

• Post Exposure Protocol