Warning for Nassau Count pet owners after raccoon rabies baiting

Friday, October 16, 2015
NASSAU COUNTY (WABC) -- There is an important warning for pet owners in Nassau County.

A raccoon rabies baiting program was completed Friday afternoon. Now, pet owners are being urged to keep their dogs on a leash, and cats indoors for the next week.
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The bait can be harmful to pets.

The bait was spread in Atlantic Beach, Cedarhurst, Hewlett, Inwood, Lawrence, Long Beach, Valley Stream, Woodmere and Woodsburgh.
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