The State Agricultural Laboratory confirmed a case of rabies in a wild fox in Tsalka municipality on April 6, near Tamar Mepe Street #132.
An investigation by the Kvemo Kartli Department of the National Food Agency found that the infected fox had been bitten by four stray dogs.
To contain the outbreak, the State Governor of Kvemo Kartli declared a quarantine in the affected area. Measures include disinfecting the infection site, vaccinating domestic and stray animals, monitoring animal movements, and isolating suspected rabid animals for transfer to shelters.
So far in 2026, three rabies cases have been confirmed in Georgia.
The National Food Agency offers annual rabies vaccinations for domestic animals, reportedly covering up to 300,000 dogs and cats each year. Authorities urge pet owners to vaccinate their animals and emphasize that controlling stray dog populations and vaccinating animals are crucial for preventing the spread of rabies.
