All animal bites involving humans should be reported to the Environmental Health Office and Animal Control in the jurisdiction in which the incident took place.
At the discretion of the local health director, any vaccinated or unvaccinated domestic animal that may have exposed a person shall be confined under observation for 10 days at the expense of the owner or custodian. An animal that is confined should be kept in a building, pen, or some other escape-proof enclosure. The animal cannot be removed from the property unless on a leash and under the control of a responsible adult.
Once the animal has completed its observation, the owner must verify the health of the animal by calling the local health department where the bite occurred.
Last Updated: July 23, 2024