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If a stray cat scratches/bites my (vaccinated) dog and i touch the wound/blood, immediately after, cleaning her up, am i at risk for rabies?
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Rabies: Did you clean cat or dog? Either not likely.Find cat and get it tested quarantined
Answered 9/21/2017
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