What is rabies?
Rabies, also known as hydrophobia, is an infectious disease caused by the rabies virus.
The clinical symptoms of feline rabies are: the initial stage is similar to cat cold, with low-grade fever and loss of appetite; in the middle stage, there will be phobia of wind, hydrophobia, and difficulty breathing; Vomit.
Can I get rabies from being bitten by a cat? Do I need to get vaccinated?
Depending on the bite.
If it is slightly bitten and the skin is not broken, just wash the affected area with salt water or soapy water and then wash the affected area with water. Rabies vaccine is not required.
In addition, domestic cats who have been vaccinated have a very small chance of carrying the rabies virus. If they are bitten, they only need to be disinfected and do not need to be vaccinated.
If you are bitten by a cat and the wound is large and bleeding, it is recommended to wash it with soapy water and then disinfect it with alcohol. After squeezing out the serum from the bite site, go to the hospital for treatment. No matter whether the cat carries the rabies virus or not, the saliva still contains bacteria, and the wound must be treated in time.
Generally, cats with rabies virus will die two to three days after the onset of rabies. If they are bitten by cats during this period, they must be vaccinated against rabies, but they are not contagious before this time. sex.
So, once bitten and not treated in time, can I get rabies?
You can observe the cat, if it does not die within 10 days after biting, it means it is not in the infection period, you can rest assured.
