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Was bitten by my cat 1.5 weeks ago. the cut isn't noticeable anymore but i ended up getting a cold/flu this past week. im a little better now. rabies?
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No: Short answer? No. Rabies is rare, and especially if your cat is generally an indoor cat, the odds are no, you do not have rabies. Unlikely the bite has anything to do with your cold or flu. If there is any doubt, you can observe the cat for a week or two, and see if there are any behavioral or neurological changes to the cat. If the cat had a rabies shot, then absolutely not, it's not rabies.
Answered 7/25/2019
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Rabies risks: Agree with Dr. Amster. What you have described would be VERY low risk scenario for Rabies. Try not to fret.
Answered 7/25/2019
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