![]() Dogs, cats and ferrets are required by law to be vaccinated against rabies in the state of Florida. Outside cats are by far the most common domestic animal found to have rabies in the state of Florida largely because they are often not kept up-to-date on rabies vaccinations. Infected raccoons and bats can expose people, pets, livestock and other wildlife to rabies, typically through bites. ![]() The main wildlife sources of rabies in Florida are raccoons and bats. The virus is present in some wildlife in Florida and can spread to unvaccinated pets, which then pose a high risk to the pet owner and their family. ![]() Rabies virus can cause a nearly 100% fatal illness in humans and other mammals. ![]()
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