The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) reports two animals collected in the Mechanicsville area have tested positive for rabies. On April 1, 2025, a skunk was collected from Baptist Church Road, and on April 3, 2025, a second skunk was collected from the Helen Farmettes area. The test results were confirmed by the State’s laboratory at the Maryland Department of Health in Baltimore. Rabies is a potentially fatal virus that is transmitted through the saliva of an infectious animal. Residents are advised to use caution when approaching wild animals or unknown domesticated animals. Pet owners in the area are advised to examine their animals for bites, scratches, or wounds of unknown origin and report suspect injuries to the St. Mary’s County Animal Control Office at 301-475-8018. The following precautions are recommended to protect your pets and family members from the threat of rabies: Be sure your pet has an up-to-date rabies vaccination. Maryland law requires that all cats, dogs, and ferrets four months and older have a current rabies vaccination. Low-cost rabies clinics are provided by the health department and St. Mary’s Animal Welfare League (SMAWL) from March – November. The next Low-Cost Vaccination Clinic is scheduled for Monday, […]
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