Testing at the K-State Animal Hospital in Manhattan has confirmed a case of rabies in a cat in Benton.
Residents in the area should keep their pets inside and make sure they are up to date with their vaccinations and boosters.
Children playing outside should be monitored and kept away from any unfamiliar animals.
Several stray cats who have been caught in town will be quarantined until they are checked by a vet in 10 days. If your cat has been captured, you must provide proof of vaccination before they can be returned.
A rabies vaccination clinic for dogs and cats will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 21 at the Benton Park Pavilion near Main Street and Cedar Street. The cash-only clinic will be open to only Benton residents and to those who live within a half mile of town. A one-year rabies vaccine is $20 while a three-year rabies vaccine with current proof of vaccination is $25. Dogs must be kept on a leash and cats must be inside a carrier.
