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Can my child get rabies from my pet cat?
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Yes, if cat is rabid: Rabies in the U.S. Is carried by raccoons, skunks, foxes, coyotes, and bats. These wild animals can transmit rabies to cats, dogs, and livestock. Any mammal can become infected with rabies. The virus is in the saliva of the infected animal.
Answered 4/7/2013
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Rabies from a pet: If your pet is bitten by a rabid animal, your family members will be at risk for contracting rabies. Make sure your cat has been immunized against rabies.
Answered 9/11/2013
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