<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=36PbDM_12Math3z00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=36PbDM_12Math3z00" width="1600" height="900" ><figcaption>The Harrison County Sheriff's Office says a case of rabies in a domesticated cat has been confirmed in the Longview area. (Harrison County Sheriff's Office)</figcaption></figure>HARRISON COUNTY, Texas (KSLA) - The Harrison County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a confirmed case of rabies in a pet.On Wednesday, July 2, the sheriff’s office posted that a case of rabies has been confirmed in a domesticated cat. The cat in question lived in the Honeysuckle Farms area of Longview, officials say. Those in the area should take precautions to protect themselves and pets.Here’s what the sheriff’s office says residents should know:<ul><li>Rabies is a deadly virus that affects the nervous system of mammals, including humans</li><li>It is typically spread through the bite or scratch of an infected animal</li><li>Vaccinating your pets is the most effective way to prevent the spread of rabies</li></ul>HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF AND YOUR ANIMALS<ul><li>Make sure your dogs, cats, and ferrets are up to date on rabies vaccinations</li><li>Avoid contact with unfamiliar animals-wild or domestic</li><li>Report any animals displaying aggressive or abnormal behavior to Harrison County Sheriff’s Office immediately</li><li>If you or your pet have been bitten or scratched by an animal, seek medical attention and notify local authorities</li></ul></div></body>

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HARRISON COUNTY, Texas (KSLA) - The Harrison County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a confirmed case of rabies in a pet. On Wednesday, July 2, the sheriff’s office posted that a case of rabies has been confirmed in a domesticated cat. The cat in question lived in the Honeysuckle Farms area of Longview, officials say. Those in the area should take precautions to protect themselves and pets.

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HARRISON COUNTY, Texas (KSLA) - The Harrison County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a confirmed case of rabies in a pet. On Wednesday, July 2, 

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