Four-Month-Old Puppy Bites Three in Jembrana, Tests Positive for Rabies

Before laboratory results were available, the case was categorized as a suspected rabies case because the dog died after biting three people.

According to the officers’ chronology, the dog likely attacked after being provoked, such as during bathing, flea searching, or moving the dog.

"Brain samples from the biting dog have been taken and will be tested soon at BBVet Denpasar. So far, the incidents suggest the dog attacked due to provocation," he explained.

Officials prepare emergency vaccination

Sugiarta noted that so far, 21 positive rabies cases have been found in animals in Negara District.

However, no positive rabies cases had previously been detected this year in Baler Bale Agung Village.

Veterinary medical personnel will conduct screenings of unvaccinated rabies-transmitting animals, especially around confirmed positive case locations.

"We urge residents who own puppies a few months old and who haven’t been vaccinated yet to immediately contact us for follow-up. Most of the positive samples sent and tested recently were puppies," he urged.

The screening and emergency vaccination aim to prevent the spread of rabies and raise public awareness about the disease.

Part of this article was originally published in Tribun-Bali.com titled "Bite Scratch Marks Found, Puppy that Bit a Family in Jembrana Bali Tests Positive for Rabies".