Question 1

advice needed on rabies shot. bitten by cat  (no rabies signs) had vaccine booster. do i need rabies 5 shot regime treatment? thanks.

Accepted Answer

Need info: If the cat is up to date with their rabies vaccine booster you would not need a rabies prophylaxis series. If not, the need would be guides by local health officials. Domestic cats are a low risk source in most areas unless wild. Local authorities also keep track of whether rabies is present in the region.

Question 2

how do i know if i have sign of rabies?

Accepted Answer

It's not subtle: The only question worth asking is whether you have been exposed. If you have any reason to think you have been bitten by a rabid animal, and this includes finding a dead bat in your bedroom, you need to undergo the immunization. Rabies infecction itself becomes clinically obvious in a few days from onset of symptoms.

Question 3

when should the first signs of rabies appear?

Accepted Answer

2 weeks to 3 months: The incubation period (time from getting the virus to getting first symptoms) is about 2 weeks to 3 months. When the symptoms first appear, it is too late already. Since rabies is fatal, rabies shots should start right away after exposure to the saliva (usually from a bite) of an infected animal.

Question 4

what to do if i have not shown any sign of hydrophobia, which i think a sign of rabies. please tell me , am i going to die?

Accepted Answer

What are you asking?: If you were bitten by an animal with rabies and you refused scientific treatment, it's going to kill you, but the incubation period depends on where the bite was. If you were treated by immunization, you'll be okay. If you were not bitten by an animal with rabies, or had exposure while caving or something similar, you will not get rabies.

Question 5

if i got lightly scratched by an unvaccinated cat a month ago and the cat is still living with no signs of rabies is it posdible that i got rabies from the scratch?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: If the cat is well 1 month after your injury then no. We generally watch questionable animals for 10 days. All the best.

Question 6

what are signs of rabies and kennel cough?

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Ask your vet: This question is best answered by your pet's vet.  We here at HealthTap are experts in human disease and behavior.

Question 7

yesterday i rescued a stray kitten, who today has shown signs of rabies. i was kissing on his fur, head, holding him. could i have contracted it?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: A rabies infection usually involves the breaking of the skin by a scratch or a bite. Take the kitten to a vet for check and be guided by his/her advise.

Question 8

is throwing up a sign of rabies?

Accepted Answer

See below: Yes.  But vomiting is a sign of almost every infectious disease process i know.  If you have any concern about rabies at all, get seen now!  time is absolute if you are infected.  If you have been exposed to any perceived rabid mammals or have even been in a room with a stray bat.  Get seen!

Question 9

im wondering if i have rabies. my dog bit me today because i was bothering her and her last vaccine was last year 2019 and ive been a bit paranoid since the bite. she hasnt been showing signs of rabies?

Accepted Answer

Basics: You don't have rabies today since it takes weeks to a year to develop. Your risk will depend on the dogs access to outside potentially rabid animals. The various counties keep track of regional rabies activity &amp; the types of animals involved. I would contact your local health department for their advice. They may choose to just monitor your dog or might send you for shots.

Question 10

i was petting a wild cat, and then shortly after i itched the back of my neck which has a wound with no blood. is there a risk of rabies? within 15 minutes i washed my hands and neck. the cat shows no sign of rabies, it seems to be in good health?

Accepted Answer

: No, petting an animal would not place you at risk for rabies. Skin infections remain possible and hand hygiene is recommended. Check cdc.gov for details regarding transmission risk for rabies.

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Advice needed on rabies shot. bitten by cat (no rabies signs) had vaccine booster. do i need rabies 5 shot regime treatment? thanks.

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How do i know if i have sign of rabies?

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When should the first signs of rabies appear?

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What to do if i have not shown any sign of hydrophobia, which i think a sign of rabies. please tell me , am i going to die?

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If i got lightly scratched by an unvaccinated cat a month ago and the cat is still living with no signs of rabies is it posdible that i got rabies from the scratch?

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What are signs of rabies and kennel cough?

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Yesterday i rescued a stray kitten, who today has shown signs of rabies. i was kissing on his fur, head, holding him. could i have contracted it?

A member asked:

Is throwing up a sign of rabies?

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Im wondering if i have rabies. my dog bit me today because i was bothering her and her last vaccine was last year 2019 and ive been a bit paranoid since the bite. she hasnt been showing signs of rabies?

A member asked:

I was petting a wild cat, and then shortly after i itched the back of my neck which has a wound with no blood. is there a risk of rabies? within 15 minutes i washed my hands and neck. the cat shows no sign of rabies, it seems to be in good health?

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