Atlantic County health officials are warning residents to avoid contact with wild animals and vaccinate pets following the most recent discovery of an animal with rabies.

The latest case involves a skunk found at a Mullica home near Moores and Chestnut avenues. A family dog was bitten on the leg by the skunk, which later was found to be rabid. The dog’s rabies vaccination was up to date, health officials said Friday.

This is the fourth confirmed case of rabies in the township this year, and the 18th case in the county.

Residents who have been exposed to an animal through a bite or scratch or have had any contact with an animal’s saliva are advised to seek immediate medical attention and report the incident to the county Division of Public Health at (609) 645-5971.

The Atlantic County Animal Shelter provides a free rabies vaccination clinic to residents each month. For information on dates for future clinics, contact the shelter at (609) 485-2345.