Date: February 5, 2003
Contact: Patrick Comfert
Phone: (608) 294-5332
Fax: (608) 266-4858

ANNUAL LOW COST RABIES VACCINATION CLINIC

The Madison Department of Public Health and participating Veterinary clinics throughout Dane County are 
announcing the Annual Low-Cost Rabies Vaccination Clinic. Most Veterinary Clinics in Dane County will 
be vaccinating dogs, cats and ferrets against rabies for $10.00 per rabies vaccination during the week of 
February 17 through February 22, 2003. There will be no office visit fee charged. Pet owners will pay only 
for the Rabies Vaccination.

Rabies is a viral disease that infects the brain and causes death. Rabies can infect humans, dogs, cats, 
ferrets, and any other mammal. It is transmitted in the saliva of an infected animal through a bite, scratch 
or licking a skin break or mucous membranes.

Rabies vaccinations are your pet’s best protection against the rabies virus. Dogs, cats, and ferrets 
should be vaccinated when they are three months old and revaccinated a year later. Rabies vaccinations 
do not last the lifetime of your pet. Revaccination is required every one to three years. All dogs and 
cats are required by state and local law to be vaccinated, whether it is an indoor or outdoor pet.

PET OWNERS! You MUST call the clinic of your choice to make an appointment. When you call to make your appointment, please inform the clinic if you will require additional vaccinations or services for your pet during your appointment. There will be a charge for additional vaccinations or services other then the rabies vaccination.