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As the temperatures start to plummet counties across the state are reporting a rise in rabies.

Rabid skunks in and around Maumelle causing the concern.

Animal discovered in the Edgewater subdivision, a neighborhood near Lake Willastein.

The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) has confirmed that a cat has tested positive for rabies in Conway. This 10-12 week-old kitten was found on the grounds of the Conway Human Development Center at 150 E Siebenmorgan Rd.

State health officials suspect the animal had been bitten by a skunk.

The final numbers for 2012 show 131 positive cases compared to just 60 in 2011.

At least 4 new cases of rabies were confirmed Tuesday by the Arkansas Department of Health, bringing this year’s total to 86 animals that have tested positive for the disease.

Each Sunday we survey doctors at St. Vincent Health Clinics to find out "What's Going Around" so you'll know what to watch for.

State officials say there are a greater number of rabies cases than normal this year in Arkansas.

Misinformation about the proper timing for vaccination has led to the loss of a family pet and more than 17 possible human exposures to rabies in Saline County, the Arkansas Department of Health reported in a release Tuesday.

Arkansas Department of Health officials are urging residents to get their pets vaccinated after another animal tested positive for rabies in Boone County.