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Rabid Cat Attack Forces Urgent Treatments for Two Children

7/17/2025

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In Mower County, Minnesota, a rabid cat attacked two children on June 29, 2025, leaving them to undergo urgent post-exposure treatment. The unvaccinated cat, which had previously bitten a dog, was confirmed rabid after being shot. In a bid to prevent further spread, authorities euthanized other unvaccinated cats in the area.

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In Mower County, Minnesota, a rabid cat attacked two children on June 29, 2025, leaving them to undergo urgent post-exposure treatment. The unvaccinated cat, which had previously bitten a dog, was confirmed rabid after being shot. In a bid to prevent further spread, authorities euthanized other unvaccinated cats in the area.