Second cat in Quebec tests positive for rabies as cases rise in Montérégie

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How many people received preventative rabies treatment after the second cat case?

Three people received preventative rabies treatment after contact with the infected cat in Saint-Anicet, Quebec. Santé Québec reported the case on 10 August 2026, following the animal's positive test on 31 July.

How many rabies cases have been recorded in Montérégie in 2026?

Santé Québec has recorded 139 cases of raccoon rabies in Montérégie since the start of 2026. The figure was reported by L’actualité, the only outlet to include it in its coverage of the second cat case.

What should you do if bitten by an animal suspected of having rabies?

Santé Québec advises washing the wound with soap and water for 15 minutes and contacting Info-Santé 811 immediately. Preventative treatment can prevent rabies if administered soon after exposure, as the disease is fatal once symptoms appear.