Michigan Thread - all are welcome!

You should get Lakota's rabies vaccine updated. Exposure to a known or possible rabid animal means a rabies booster; call your vet today or Monday. Any raccoon saliva on him and you?
Mary
He is up to date on all shots.
And I did find the carcass. Good dog took care of that raccoon after all. Chickens are safe...for now.
 
Randy, it's not about 'up to date', it's about having a booster done anyway. It would be best to keep that raccoon very cold and have it tested for rabies anyway; your vet may know who to call,, usually it's Animal Control, or the DNR. Wrap it and chill.
Mary
 
Randy, it's not about 'up to date', it's about having a booster done anyway. It would be best to keep that raccoon very cold and have it tested for rabies anyway; your vet may know who to call,, usually it's Animal Control, or the DNR. Wrap it and chill.
Mary
Sadly, I am unable to do either thing.
 
There was a big ole raccoon in the yard last night. Lakota, the devil dog, took control of the situation. That raccoon would get about 6 feet up the tree and the pup would jump up and drag it back to the ground. I watched for about 30 minutes before getting cold and coming it.
I found no sign of injury this morning so I'm guessing the raccoon either made it up the tree last night and moved on today. Just as long as he doesn't come back

No knee pain at all. No medication has been taken either.
Good for you on the no knee pain.
 
So much done around the homestead today. Only a few sprinkles and not enough to drive me indoors. Feels good to be able to work until the sun goes down.
 
And folks, if you ever have to handle an animal that is a potential rabies carrier, always do it with gloves that you can throw it away afterwards, and do not come in contact with any saliva - even saliva on your own pets.
Michigan rabies protocol now calls for an immediate rabies booster vaccination for pets exposed to animals that could potentially be carrying rabies, unless those animals can be tested. The state health system will test them if there has been a potential exposure.

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sou...FjAAegQIBBAB&usg=AOvVaw1CG8VObjsEi_4x7F5MYkuT
 

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