2007-02-26 16:13:23 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
yes. not just the us, its around the world
2007-02-26 16:21:02 · answer #1 · answered by Mn Guy =) 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I haven't heard of a sudden rash of rabies cases in the US. There are certain animal populations that tend to be carriers of rabies and, while dogs and cats are occasionally bitten by them, it's not all that common.
I wouldn't worry about it if I were you. If you see a wild animal that appears to have lost it's fear of humans and approaches you or is otherwise ill, then avoid it. Otherwise I don't really think there is much of a problem with rabies.
Certain countries do not have rabies. This is why England, for instance, has such a long quarantine period for animals that people bring into the country with them. They don't want rabies to be brought in.
2007-02-26 16:32:07 · answer #2 · answered by Ellen J 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Rabies can be anywhere in the U.S. It is worth the money to make sure your pets have their rabies shot, and that's not just dogs. We vaccinate horses also here in Texas.
2007-02-27 02:09:05 · answer #3 · answered by txgemini40 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The reason that the number of incidents of rabies is low in the US - is because responsible owners get their pets vaccinated.
And don't think that just dogs carry rabies. We had an outbreak among the wildlife about 30 miles outside of town just last year! Many mammals can carry rabies (chipmunks, squirrels, wolves, etc. etc.) - and if they come into contact with your dog (who hasn't been vaccinated) they can pass it along.
Be responsible - vaccinate your dog!
2007-02-26 17:22:35 · answer #4 · answered by Suzanne 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes but it's worse in the east than here in the northwest. We have very few actual cases to the extent that some people don't even vaccinate against it.
Edit: Dogs don't CARRY rabies. That's pure ignorance. The reason we vaccinate our dogs it to prevent them contracting it from a bite given by wildlife. It's for their protection from the source, not our protection from them.
2007-02-26 17:50:59 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO. Rabies is actually quite rare. Go ask your wildlife federation. You'll find that the number of rabies occurrances is very, very low.
As to it "being all over the US" then you can say that there have been incidents of rabies over HISTORY in the States. But TODAY there are very few cases.
2007-02-26 16:27:45 · answer #6 · answered by huckleberry 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes. If your dog happens to be bitten by a squirrel or is out and eats a dead carcass that is infected, then your dog is infected. It's worth spending $10 a year for a rabies shot to keep your dog healthy.
2007-02-26 16:33:15 · answer #7 · answered by xtcgurl123 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, and by law you must vaccinate against rabies for the safety of people and other animals...
2007-02-26 16:35:24 · answer #8 · answered by DP 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not in Hawaii... they have VERY strict guidelines on pets that come to the islands and most have to be quarantined for 90 days, before they are allowed to go to their new home.
2007-02-26 18:41:18 · answer #9 · answered by Christina B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, and all over the world , if you have it then go see a doctor .
2007-02-26 16:22:02 · answer #10 · answered by snowboarder102569 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋