Rabies information for veterinarians

Animal testing

• Rabies Specimen Submission Policy.
• CDPHE Laboratory.
• Colorado State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory.

Forms

• Animal bite reporting form.
• Wild animal vs. domestic pet investigation form.
• Wild animal vs. human investigation form.

Algorithms

• Algorithm on Management of Domestic Animals Exposed to Wildlife.
• Colorado Prospective Serologic Monitoring Protocol.
• Flowchart to Determine if Prospective Serologic Monitoring Is Indicated After a Rabies Exposure

Resources

• Management of domestic dogs, cats and ferrets involved in human bites.
• Recommendations for hybrid wolves about vaccination, bite follow-up and exposure to rabies.
• National Association of Public Health Veterinarians: Compendium of animal rabies prevention and control.
• Colorado Revised Statute 25-4-607: Rabies Control