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Would a scratch from a outdoor cat give you rabies if the cat had his shots yearly. ?
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Rabies shot: Rabies shots are given once every three years. If the cat has been vaccinated against rabies it cannot transmit rabies. It doesn't matter if it is an indoor or outdoor cat.
Answered 7/28/2018
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