Animal Bite Investigations

Ohio Law (OAC 3701-3-28) requires all dog, cat or mammal bites be reported to the health district in which the bite occurred. The report shall be made by the person bitten, a health care provider, or a veterinarian with knowledge of the bite.

Please report within 24 hours of incident to the Tuscarawas County Health Department.

If you have any questions please call: 330-343-5550 (after 4:00pm, leave message)

Animals must be confined by owner for 10 days from the DATE OF THE BITE.

Proof of rabies vaccination required for dogs, cats and ferrets.

Utilize the animal bite form listed below and submit to the health department via mail: 897 East Iron Avenue Dover, Ohio 44622, Email eh@tchdnow.org or fax 330-365-3764.

Animal Bite Report Form

Questions? Please contact:

eh@tchdnow.org
(330)343-5555 x110

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