All my life I have always handled stray cats. Infact I have 2 stray cats as pets now. 1 is vaccinated/spayed. The 2nd I have had for over 2 months, she is NOT fixed/vaccinated. Next Friday is her big day.
Now my problem is this. I have seen a stray/tomcat off and on roaming my neighborhood for nearly 1 year now.
Bruiser basically took over my yard. He is very friendly/affectionate. He bit me last Tues/Wed. Over a week ago. It was very minor and not deep it pierced the first layer. Like when a sewing needle pokes your finger. 1 drop of blood came out of all 4 fang marks. It was a little scratch more than a bite.
About 3 days later his jaw was swollen so large and was infected looking.His mouth was either hurt or infected.
NOW he is ok again but has a scab where he got hurt under his chin. He eats and drinks like a champ.
Should I get the Rabies vaccination to be on the safe side?
He has not gotten sick for the last 10 days after the bite. Am I safe because he is not sick?
2006-11-10 11:58:28 · 5 answers · asked by Spay-n-Neuter-Your-Pets 3 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
You should consult the your doctor or the health department. Very few people have survived a case of rabies
2006-11-10 12:01:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if u think of it is not going it is has rabies, then it no longer likely has rabies. if it barked like that as quickly as ur mom got here then it somewhat is in all probability that has had an abused previous and ur mom resembles the abusive individual. it somewhat is maximum in all probability scared. if u nonetheless have it paintings slowly with ur mom so it is going to befriend u. it is going to take awhile yet its gonna want help for a 2d probability on existence. it is going to additionally would desire to bypass to a humane society or pound if u at the instant are not waiting to guard it.
2016-12-10 06:47:49 · answer #2 · answered by sickels 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should somehow get that cat that bit you to the vet and see if it's infected with rabies or not. If you're afraid that it will, you might check with a local animal shelter to see if they can catch the cat without hurting it. If the tom that bit you isn't infected, you have nothing to worry about, but if it is, you gotta act fast.
2006-11-10 12:02:13 · answer #3 · answered by captainmcsorley 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chances r that u do not have. But u can get on shot, as is the practice these days, and be at ease. U can also get the animal examined by a vet.
2006-11-10 12:07:44 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oooh I'd err on the side of caution if it were me. I'd take the shots.
2006-11-10 12:00:19 · answer #5 · answered by SuzieQ92 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋