A member asked:

Can a scratch from a domesticated outdoor cat thats had its rabies shot give rabies if the scratch breaks skin?

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

NO: The cat with an up to date rabies vaccination in the past can not act as a carrier for rabies. It can open the skin to tetanus spores or other bacteria. Good wound management & monitoring can avoid a worrisome infection.

Dr Crane agreed

Answered 7/24/2018

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A member asked:

Can a scratch from a domesticated outdoor cat thats had its rabies shot give rabies if the scratch breaks skin?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Ferguson answered

Dr Crane agreed

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