LAWRENCEVILLE, GA — Residents in Lawrenceville are being urged to use caution after a bat found dead inside a home tested positive for rabies.
Officials said the bat was found inside a home near Stockton Walk Lane.
Lawrenceville residents are encouraged to pay close attention to animals acting unusually this weekend, officials said.
Pet owners should also make sure their animals are up to date on their rabies vaccinations.
Rabies can be transmitted to humans and pets through bites and scratches from infected animals, officials said.
If you come into contact with a bat or another animal that may be infected, officials urge you to use caution and avoid direct contact.
Rabies is a serious disease, so residents should seek medical or veterinary guidance after a potential exposure, officials said.