Record StaffThe first confirmed case of raccoon rabies was discovered in a stray cat in Godmanchester, Montérégie, on July 23, 2026, demonstrating the disease, already spreading among wildlife in Quebec, can also be transmitted to domestic animals. According to a press release from MAPAQ, rabies is fatal and incurable for both animals and humans, and once symptoms appear, there is no effective treatment. A preventive treatment, if administered soon after contact with an infected animal, can prevent the disease from developing in humans. and consult a veterinarian;Take steps to prevent wild animals from being attracted to residential areas. These reports directly contribute to disease surveillance and the implementation of control measures against raccoon rabies.