The Grey Bruce Health Unit is reporting more cases of rabies in the region.
Tests have confirmed that two skunks found in Southgate and West Grey had the disease.
That brings the total number of cases so far in 2010 to three – all of them skunks.
The Health Unit says rabies cases are declining across Ontario, they are still a significant concern in Grey Bruce.
Last year saw the lowest number of rabies cases ever in Ontario with 50 confirmed cases province-wide.
However, 10 of those cases or 20 per cent of the provincial total, were from Grey Bruce (6 skunks, 2 fox, 1 bat, and 1 cattle).
May is National Rabies Awareness Month.
The Health Unit is asking you to protect yourself and your family by not feeding or touching a wild or unknown animal.
Children should be warned to stay away from wild or stray animals and animals that are acting strangely.
You are also reminded it is the law that all cats and dogs over three months and all riding horses in Grey Bruce must be vaccinated.
Rabies is fatal to animals and without the timely treatment will cause death in humans – there is no known treatment once the symptoms appear.