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My cat bit me two weeks ago, but got my cat vaccinated four days after the incident. am i at risk for rabies? my cat is alive and well without displaying any sign of sickness?

Q: my cat bit me two weeks ago, but got my cat vaccinated four days after the incident. am i at risk for rabies? my cat is alive and well without displaying any sign of sickness?

: Cats can transmit many infections including rabies . Giving cat a rabies shot after it bit you does nothing for you. Best is to get checked by your doc.

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

Cats can transmit many infections including rabies . Giving cat a rabies shot after it bit you does nothing for you. Best is to get checked by your doc.

Answered 3/21/2023

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A member asked:

My cat bit me two weeks ago, but got my cat vaccinated four days after the incident. am i at risk for rabies? my cat is alive and well without displaying any sign of sickness?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

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