GARRARD COUNTY, Ky. (LEX 18) — A local veterinarian is warning pet owners about the importance of rabies vaccinations after treating a disturbing case in a Garrard County horse.

The horse, a patient Dr. Justin Murray had treated for 20 years, arrived at Town and Country Animal Clinic in Danville two weeks ago in a manic state that shocked the veterinarian.

"I've seen this horse for 20 years," Murray said. "It's awful to see this horse that was so good, so trained, absolutely lose his mind. It's heartbreaking to watch."

The normally polite and well-mannered horse displayed extreme agitation and aggression.

"Clearly, in some of the videos that horse was really, really agitated. They were unable to halter him or put his lead on because he was really aggressive. Trying to bite the owner ou

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