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Hi Beverly,

I'm not sure that rabies would begin to show just after a week following exposure. Still, if you think your dog might have been exposed, it would be best to have your vet examine him and take a blood sample. Better to be safe than sorry. Hopefully your dog wasn't exposed to rabies and this could be just be related to his age. Please let us know what you find out.

Best wishes.

-- Contributed by: Kelly

We have a 15 year old Chow who has been showing signs of age as usual. We live in the country but he has always stay inside the fenced back yard. About a week ago a skunk (from the smell)got in the yard. We just thought he may have been sprayed a little but the patio had a big wet spot on it we believe where the dog urinated possibly. For the last two days he has not wanted to eat or drink and can hardly stand on his back feet. Would rabies react that quickly? Should we have him put down? Also today I tried to feed him by hand - do I need to worry also about myself? And since he has had roam of the entire back yard should by grandchildren be allowed to play out there once we move him?

-- Contributed by: Beverly

Hi Paul,

I think the best thing you can do is take your dog in for an exam right away. It's possible this puncture is due to a bite, but it also might be a puncture injury that is causing infection. Since there are some indications your dog isn't feeling well (lethargy, swollen pad, vomiting), it would be wise to have him checked out.

Thanks for sharing your situation, and I hope all will be well.

-- Contributed by: Kelly

Our dog was bitten by something, we do not know what.There was a small puncture wound on the rear paw and the rear paw was swollen for less then 24 hours. Everything seemed fine for several days. Now he lays around. He did eat his dinner last night with a good appetite. He did vomit though I found out later. Any ideas?

-- Contributed by: Paul

Hi Kristin,

I think the best thing you can do is contact your vet immediately to find out what the proper procedure is in your area. Many states require that any dog that is suspected of being exposed to rabies be quarantined to watch for the disease. This is for the safety of everyone concerned, both people and other pets. Rabies can be in the system up to 90 days before symptoms appear.

Since you never saw the animal that bit your dog, it would also be a good idea to call your local Division of Natural Resources to find out how prevalent rabies is in the area's wildlife, and which animal population is currently most affected.

There are tests used to detect the presence of the rabies virus before the symptoms actually show. The most accurate is called the direct fluorescent antibody test. This is used to examine brain tissue, and the procedure requires anesthesia. There are other tests that involve analyzing saliva, blood serum or spinal fluid, but the results aren't as reliable as those obtained from the direct fluorescent antibody test. What's important to know about all of these tests is that they can only detect the presence of the virus. There is no cure that I know of for an animal infected with rabies.

Thanks for sharing your situation, and I wish you the best possible outcome. Please let us know what you find out.

-- Contributed by: Kelly

One of my dogs was bitten by an animal on our porch. Im not sure if the animal had rabies or not because i didnt see it. I have two dogs the one that was bitten hasnt shown any signs of rabbies so far. should i sepperate them just in case the dog has rabbies? can the rabbies be transfered even before the animal shows signs of it?

-- Contributed by: kristen

Hi Joyeeta,

You're right, that would be heartbreaking. That's why vaccinations are so important.

Thanks for visiting. :)

-- Contributed by: Kelly

it is very disheartenng to see your own dog or cat die in rabies.

-- Contributed by: Joyeeta

Hi Dennis,

Rabies is usually transferred through a bite. The virus gains the opportunity to enter the bloodstream and take hold from there. A dog or person can also be infected if blood or saliva from a rabid animal gets into an open cut.

Right now, it's uncertain if this could be an early sign of rabies, but I do recommend that you take your dog in for an exam anyway because appetite loss can be a symptom of many different illnesses. It's important to find out what's going on before your dog becomes weak from lack of nutrition. It's especially important to make that appointment if your dog has also stopped drinking because this could lead to dehydration.

Thank you for sharing your situation, and please let us know what you find out.

-- Contributed by: Kelly

Eight days ago I found a dead skunk in my fenced-in back yard, with my two-year old dog, Ginger, standing over it.

Ginger had been sprayed by the skunk, but I couldn't find any signs that she had been bitten. I picked up the skunk's body with a shovel and buried it in nearby woods.

Ginger had just received a three-year rabies vaccine booster shot nine days before the encounter (she had received a one-year shot at a shelter a year before).

I called the county health dept. and was told that I had done the right thing in burying the skunk and that even if an animal dug up the body and ate it, "rabies isn't passed on that way."

Ginger seemed fine until a couple of days ago, when she started eating much less than usual. So far today (it's 5:22 PM) she's eaten almost nothing.

Is it possible that she's been infected with rabies, even though she was recently vacinated?

-- Contributed by: Dennis

Its very heart breaking to see a dog dying of rabies. We had a dog in school that got bitten by a stray and had to be done with the next morning. Poor thing ;( ;( I also had an old aunty who lived alone with her dog and servant. the dog went out on its own and got bitten by a mad dog and then after that bit my the Aunt and the servant. but the AUnt was too afraid to tell anybody or go for injections and she died. the servant boy began crawling on his knees my mom said. and he suffered and died too. the dog also died b4 that. Rabies is really evil infection but its painful when a dog has to die by it ;(

-- Contributed by: Tanishia

Hi AnCasTra,

Only your vet or your Division of Natural Resources can tell you for sure if your dog has rabies, so I recommend you get in touch with one of them to find out what to do next. It is possible that your dog is just developing an aggression problem because he thinks he's now the one in charge, but a possible case of rabies is too dangerous to ignore. Call your vet and bring him/her up to date on the situation right away.

Thanks for your question, and I hope there's someway your situation can have a happy outcome.

-- Contributed by: Kelly

Last Jan. 1, 2009 my sister and I had a fight and my dog attacked her. She was immediately rush to the clinic and so. We were told to observe the dog for 10 days. The following days, the dog seems normal. Jan. 7, my dog was acting unusual. He nearly bit me when I was stroking his head and neck just the way I do. I chained him and took a rolled carton-paper to confront him. He then again made an attempt to attack. What happened? Is he infected by rabies? What will happen to him if he does? He doesn't have vaccine yet on rabies. Is he going to die? Please help me. ASAP

-- Contributed by: AnCasTra

Hi Ms. Candy,

If the dog in question is up to date on its rabies vaccination, you will be safe from contracting that disease. The immediate danger from the bite is the risk of bacterial infection. The wound should be washed well, rinsed, patted dry. Apply some antibiotic ointment and bandage it. Watch to see if the would becomes further irritated and puffy, more painful, warm to the touch or oozes pus. These are all signs of infection. If you notice any of these signs, it's time for a trip to the doctor.

Thanks for your question, and best wishes.

-- Contributed by: Kelly

Hi, I want to ask if it is safe if bitten by a dog with abtirabies vaccine?

-- Contributed by: Ms. Candy

Hi Utsukishii,

I believe a year is the longest anyone has ever gone before developing rabies after being bitten by an infected animal. So, I think it's safe to say your friend didn't contract rabies from that particular bite. And yes, it is highly possible for a dog or puppy to die from a reaction to a insecticidal shampoo or treatment. So it's likely that was the cause of her pet's death unless someone observed the animal had the signs of rabies listed above.

Thanks for your question, and I hope these answers put your mind at ease.

-- Contributed by: Kelly

hi my friend said that her hand was bitten by her puppy 2 years ago... all she did was wash it and put garlic on it... she did say her dog was alive for more than 15 days... more like a month and 1 week it then died due to... i think her dad bathe the dog with anti tick something, which i think is not good for puppies only for bigger and older dogs.... she never got a vaccine... is it possible that the puppy has no rabies? and the funny thing is it was not her first time bitten by a dog... it was her third time already and some where not puppies anymore... that was the latest...so she said...

-- Contributed by: What exactly is the longest period of time rabies to take once life?

Hi Isaiah,

This doesn't necessarily sound like rabies. Actually, it sounds more like a kennel cough virus. Your best option is to let your vet examine your dog to be sure of exactly what's going on and bring him up to date on his vaccinations.

Thanks for your question, and best wishes for your dog's quick recovery. :)

-- Contributed by: Kelly

hey my dog has been making choking noises for the past 3 days and lately he just vomited what looked like really white saliva, (these are the only sympthoms I've seen so far)if he already has rabies, is it possible to vaccinate him?

-- Contributed by: Isaiah

Hi Adrian,

A loss of appetite coupled with weakness is generally a sign of an undiagnosed ailment. The best thing you can do is make an appointment for your dog to be examined by a vet. Be sure to bring a fresh stool sample with you for analysis. Hopefully this is nothing that is too serious, but it's better to get a handle on things as early as possible.

Thanks for your question, and best wishes for your dog's health.

-- Contributed by: Kelly

Hi Kelly! I just want to consult about my dog. He is getting weaker lately. He feeds almost a half of what he usually does. I don't know what to do. Please give me a good hint. THANK YOU!

-- Contributed by: Adrian

Hi Shannon,

I don't want to alarm you unecessarily, but it's possible for rabies to incubate in just a few days, although it typically takes up to 90 days for symptoms to show.

I don't actually think your dog has rabies, but it would still be a good idea to have your vet examine your dog and bring him up to date on his rabies vaccination.

Thanks for your question, and best wishes for your dog's health.

-- Contributed by: Kelly

Our dog was sprayed by a skunk. We haven't seen any puncture wounds, but we do not know if he was bitten or not. The dog is not up to date on his ravies vaccinations and he is acting out a little. He urinated on the floor (he is housebroken) and he growled at my husband aggressively when being diciplined for it, which is also unusual. He was sprayed three days ago. Would rabies symptoms be showing already?

-- Contributed by: shannon

Hi Adrian,

If you're still worried about the possibilities, it would be a good idea to discuss the situation with your physician. Your doctor may decide it's prudent to give you the rabies vaccine. Even if you don't happen to have the virus now, the vaccine would protect you for a while from future bites, so it wouldn't hurt to have it.

Best wishes. :)

-- Contributed by: Kelly

Thank you Kelly for that. But on a tv show here on my country, it was discussed that the rabies virus can occur even 20 years after you have bitten. That's the reason why I am worried today.

-- Contributed by: Adrian

Hi Adrian,

To the best of my research, rabies symptoms generally show up within 10 to 60 days of exposure to the virus, but certainly no longer than a year at the most. This means that it was unlikely that the dog that bit you actually had rabies, so it's safe to stop worrying. :)

-- Contributed by: Kelly

I have bitten by a dog a couple of years ago (I think its almost 6 years). I did not undergo any vaccination from the hospital. During that time also, I did not feel any symptoms that I was a victim of rabies infection. Is it true that the symptoms of rabies infection can occur even after long years of biting? And what should I do if ever I want to prevent the spreading of rabies in this point of my life. Adrian-from Philippines 16 yrs. old

-- Contributed by: Adrian

Hi AD,

Your dog's symptoms indicate he's seriously ill and needs to be seen by a vet. It sounds as though he could be very dehydrated, and this is extremely dangerous. The best thing you can do is take your dog to the vet immediately.

Best wishes for your dog's health.

-- Contributed by: Kelly

I have a miniature schnauzer that weighs appx 14 lbs. For about 4 days, he has refused ALL food and has only a little to drink. THe fact the he has not eaten is NOT abnormal because he often "pouts" when he is not given his fav. But typically does not go for this length of time. So that alone does not distrurb me. Over the past week, he has vomitted on 3 seperate occassions in the house (rare for him). Starting today(monday), he has been VERY lethargic, does not respond when i call him, appears to not be able to see, doesn't react when water is tossed near him(he normally runs),continued vomitting, and just a general sense of fear. I'm thinking he may just have an upset stomach but i don't wanna take his symptoms too lightly. BTW - he's 8 yrs old.

-- Contributed by: AD

Hi Vee,

The chances that you dog contracted rabies are probably quite low, but if you kept the carcass you can have it tested for the rabies virus. You can contact your vet to see if the test can be run at the clinic, but it may be necessary to call your local Department of Natural Resources to have it done. I believe the DNR will do it at no charge. It may also be a good idea to let your vet examine your dog anyway since there was a fight involved.

Thanks for sharing your question, and I hope that you won't have anything to worry about.

-- Contributed by: Kelly

I came home yesterday and thought my dog got sprayed by a skunk when he was left alone in the backyard yesterday. So I gave him a bath today and let him outside to do his business and found out that he actually killed the skunk and left it dead in our backyard. I don't know what to do now... I don't know if the skunk had rabies.

-- Contributed by: Vee

Hi Maya,

My advice is still the same. You need to take your dog to the vet right away. It's possible he's eaten something toxic, so time is of the essence.

Best wishes.

-- Contributed by: Kelly

my dog has difficult swallowing saliva,does not want anyone to tuch him, and his stomach hurts. what should i do?

-- Contributed by: maya

Hi Claire,

This question would best be directed to your pediatrician. That said, if there is no sign of the skin being broken, it probably isn't necessary to have your son undergo vaccination. Go ahead and give the doctor a call just to be sure.

Thanks for your question, and I hope this info helps put your mind at ease. :)

-- Contributed by: Kelly

My 2yrs & 5month-old son said that he had been bitten by a dog and its teeth did not get through to his skin because of his pants, and so i checked and indeed there were no bite marks nor scratches. However, im totally worried. Should i just let him be injected with a vaccine for security???- Please, give your professional advice. Thank you.

-- Contributed by: Claire

Hi Mary,

I'm sorry to hear about your daughter's unfortunate experience. However, I think it would be wise to let the local authorities handle the situation. Since the dog bit someone, rabies testing should be carried out. I'm sure this poor dog has been through a lot and this has contributed to the aggressive behavior.

The quarantine period for rabies is 14 days, and your daughter would only need treatment if the dog indeed has the virus. I recommend you call your county health department to advise them of what's happened so they can make sure that all regulations are followed. The department will likely want to quarantine the dog itself, and they will notify your daughter if the dog actually has rabies.

Thanks for sharing your situation, and please let us know what you find out. Best wishes to your daughter.

-- Contributed by: Kelly

My daughter was attacked by a loose chihuahua in the neighborhood. It just ran up to her and bit her. It had no tags, but was on a leash. She's been unable to find it's owner. She cornered it into a dog carrier and took it to the dog pound. The lady at the dog pound was too scared it'd bite her to scan it for an ID. It happened outside the city and the pound is the city's. Then my daugher took it to the Sheriff's office and they suggested w/o saying it, to kill it. She refused so they said to take it home and they'll pick it up in the morning. Well it's in a wire pen (inside) now and she's decided to keep it there for 10 days to find out if it has rabies. She said the dog sits in the pen, won't even get up, won't eat, drink, bark, or anything. It just sits there hunched up. The dog bares his teeth if she gets too close to the pen. My daughter has a new job and her insurance hasn't kicked in yet. So, she doesn't have money to go to a hospital. Any ideas?

-- Contributed by: Mary

Hi TC,

Rabies can be transferred through all bodily fluids of an infected animal, including saliva blood and urine. If the fluid gains entry into another host's body, through a bite, and open cut, etc., the virus can be passed on.

Thanks for your question. :)

-- Contributed by: Kelly

is rabies only transfered through a bite or is here other ways

-- Contributed by: tc

Hi Vbett,

The only way a puppy is likely to contract rabies at eight weeks old is if the mother has it and passed in during gestation. Unless the mother dog has the virus (you'd surely see serious symptoms by now) or the puppy was bitten by an animal that has rabies, it is very unlikely your puppy has the virus.

I hope this puts your mind at ease. Do follow up with getting your puppy a rabies vaccination when it reach four months old. Thanks for your question.

-- Contributed by: Kelly

is a 2 months old puppy has a rabies already? when the rabies develop?

-- Contributed by: ybett zarsadias

Hi Haley,

It's not very likely. Is your dog up to date on her rabies vaccination? If so, there's nothing to worry about. Her tail is probably soar and she bite out of reflex.

That said, if your dog is ovedue for her booster, it would be best to schedule the appointment and talk more about rabies with your vet.

Thanks for your question and I hope it all turns out alright.

-- Contributed by: Kelly

my dog waz pullin a chunk of hair off her tail this is her second time doing this n i tried to stop her n she bit me is it possible that she has rabies.

-- Contributed by: Haley

Hi Sturdivant,

It really all hinges on whether the bat had rabies and if you have any broken skin. If the bat had rabies, your dog would be susceptible to the virus if he hasn't had his vaccination. If he immediately licked a cut on your hand or bit you hard enough to break the skin, then you could be susceptible to rabies too.

As you can see, that is a lot of "ifs". I think the best thing you can do is take the bat in to be tested for rabies. If it tests positive, the vet will tell you what you need to do from there.

Thanks for your question, and I do hope everything works out alright.

-- Contributed by: Kelly

if my dog chewed on a dead bat, then lick me or playfully bite me- could i get rabies? do not know if the bat had rabies.

-- Contributed by: sturdivant

Hi AMB,

Rather than rabies, I think the most immediate concern would be developing an infection in the wound and a possible loss of vision. I think it's important to have the vet clean and examine your dog's eye to head off more possible problems.

Best wishes.

-- Contributed by: Kelly

my dog summer was attacked by a cat today and she was scratched by the eye and blood was shed is it likely for her to have rabies if she was not bitten? Can it be transfer to family members in the house hold?

-- Contributed by: AMB

Hi Elzabeth,

Luckily, the likelihood that your dog has rabies is extremely low, especially if she hasn't been bitten by a wild animal and is showing no signs of rabies as listed above. I'd be more worried about the nip getting infected. Be sure to clean it out well with disinfectant and keep an eye on it for redness and swelling. Don't hesitate to take your daughter or your dog in for medical attention if the situation changes.

Best wishes.

-- Contributed by: Kelly

My 1 year old dog bit my 10 year old daughter on her lip, she just nipped it alittle enough to break her skin. I gave my dogs her first set of shots when I first got her at 3months old. she did get 1 rabi shot. I live in a place where I have mice. I am worried because I dont know if just for that nip I should take my daughter to the hospital to get shots.

-- Contributed by: elzabeth

Hi Rubi,

I'm sorry to hear your dog seems to be sick. The best thing you can do is call your vet as soon as possible and schedule an examination. Foaming at the mouth is not always indicative of rabies. Dogs with advanced heartworm will also foam and slobber in the end stages, so it's very important to seek veterinary care as quickly as you can.

Best wishes.

-- Contributed by: Kelly

Yeah..hi..it is 3:22 in the morning and I have been awake since last night. My dog Yogi started just sitting around doing nothing. This seemed real strange to me because, he is the type of dog who is always excited and jumping. So he has been throwing up white saliva, I do not know if that is the same as foaming at the mouth, I am really worried, and scared. He roams around the house right now, and looks sad, I am not sure what I am supposed to do, or what is happening to him right now. I would like if someone can explain to me what is wrong with him.

-- Contributed by: Rubi

Oh Kris, I'm so sorry to hear that. It must have been quite a shock. I don't believe rabies played a role in your dog's death. There's nothing in what you describe that fits the rabies scenario. It is possible that the mass was growing and pressing against a vital organ. The fact that your dog stopped eating two days ago was probably a warning sign that something was wrong. Many dogs will try to mask an illness as long as possible so as not to appear weak. This may be what your dog did and why you weren't able to tell he was in deeper trouble.

I'm sorry for your loss. Best wishes.

-- Contributed by: Kelly

hi, my dog just died today and he was doing fine last nite and this morning. when my mom went outside just now he was dead underneath our exercise bench. the only thing we noticed is that he hasn't been eating the past two days. we know he had an unknown fluid filled mass on his right side, should we be concerned about him having rabies and about our other dogs as well?

-- Contributed by: Kris

Hi Thezza,

Chances are good that your dog doesn't have rabies, but you still need to be concerned about those bites because they could become infected. That said, I think it would be wise for you to visit your doctor and also have your dog examined by your vet. Biting of this nature is a serious problem whether your dog turns out to have rabies or not.

Thanks for your question, and please seek medical care for you both.

-- Contributed by: Kelly

a year ago my dog was vaccinated, but this year she never got vaccinated because lack of time. then i was bitten on the arms by my dog 2 days ago but my dog never shows any signs or symptoms of rabies. what should i do? should i stay confident that my dog doesn't have rabies bec. she was vaccinated last year. please help me!!!

-- Contributed by: thezza

Hi Barbara,

Your vet is the person best equipped to determine treatment, so I think you should contact him/her without delay. The rabies vaccine, when given early enough, does fight off the disease in people who have been exposed to it. It likely works the same way for dogs. Your vet should also be able to tell you if your dog received a one or three year booster when last vaccinated. Depending on which one he received, he may be alright, but I'm sure your vet will want to give him a fresh vaccination now.

Thanks for your question, and I truly hope everything will be alright.

-- Contributed by: Kelly

if my dog was bitten yesterday by a roof rat in the sacramento, ca area and has not had a rabbies shot in several years, what should I do? Can I take him in now to get a rabbies shot to prevent it from taken over his body or is other treatment necessary?

-- Contributed by: Barbara

Hi Anthony,

It may be useful to call your local Division of Natural Resources to get an idea of just how prevalent rabies is in the area's bat population. Just so you know, both little and big brown bats only need an opening the width of a pencil to get inside anywhere they want to be. You might want to cover your enclosure with screening to keep this from happening again.

Thanks for sharing your situation, and I hope the vet gives your pets a clean bill of health.

-- Contributed by: Kelly

Despite building a large cage for my cats, similar to a dog run, I discovered a bat had somehow penetrated the cage and was brought in the house alive by one of the cats. Initially fascinated, having not seen a bat this close before, after setting it back loose outside I'm terrribly concerned about the rabies issue. Will be taking them all in come the morning for vaccinations. Thanks for the info....

Regards, Anthony Scott

-- Contributed by: Anthony Scott

Hi Harry,

I'd say your chances of contracting rabies from this pup is pretty low, but to be on the safe side you really should consult your physician.

Thanks for your question, and I do hope everything will be alright.

-- Contributed by: Kelly

Overseas 17 days ago as I was giving a shot for parasite control to a month old dog pup. I accidentally ...ed myself with the needle after the shot. Washed my finger and I had rabbies series in 2003. After 10 days the animal is fine eating and drinking. What is my risk for exposure to rabies ? Can I get a booster after this event ? Many thanks

-- Contributed by: harry

thanks mam.. really thank u so much.. this was really a gr8 help.. m frm india n wil follow u always..

-- Contributed by: visharad

Hi Jan,

Raccoons can carry rabies, but you should check with your local Division of Natural Resources to find out if rabies is present in your area. That said, it still might be best to err on the side of caution and let your doctor know what happened. If you didn't have any open cuts on your hands, and washed thoroughly afterward, you are probably safe.

Thanks for your question, and I hope everything works out alright.

-- Contributed by: Kelly

A racoon killed some of my chickens. While cleaning up I used gloves. The next day a group of racoons went after another chicken, didn't kill it though, but it was badly mauled. Without thinking, I picked up the chicken that was bleeding and took him to my poultry isolation. The racoons really tore him up. He died the next day. I had handled him without gloves, should I see the ER/physician for shots?

-- Contributed by: Jan

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-- Contributed by: vijay

Hi IMC,

Yes, a unvaccinated dog could pick up the disease this way, but this could only happen if the animal was actually infected with rabies. Not all raccoons carry rabies, so ideally the dead animal should be tested for the disease. If the carcass is still available, you may be able to call your local Division of Natural Resources and ask them to pick it up and test it.

Thanks for your question, and I truly hope your dog wasn't exposed.

-- Contributed by: Kelly

If your dog has not received the yearly vaccine for rabies and it picks up a dead raccoon could your pet get rabies?

-- Contributed by: lmc

Hi Carolina,

First, how old is your dog now? Most states require dogs to receive an annual rabies vaccination. If your dog is within those vaccination guidelines, you probably have nothing to worry about.

That said, not all squirrells are infected with rabies. You might want to call your local Division of Natural Resources to ask about the frequency of rabies in squirrells near where you live. This could also put your mind at ease. If you find out there is rabies in your squirrell population, you'll need to contact your vet to discuss your dog's situation and find out if there's anything else you should do.

I know this is very worrisome for you, but I think your family will feel better as soon as you follow through on these suggestions. It's always better to know exactly what you're dealing with.

Thanks for your question, and I hope everything turns out alright.

-- Contributed by: Kelly

i have a question.Today my dog killed a squirrel and my parents told me to not touch our dog because it may be infected with rabbies.Is this a possibility? My dogs had its shot when it was about 9 months..please help

-- Contributed by: carolina

Hi X,

The rabies virus can be transfered in the bodily fluids of an animal that dies from the disease. People tend to pick it up if they have any open cuts while they are handling the deceased animal. If you were wearing gloves, and took them off properly by turning them inside out as you go, and if you have no cuts that were exposed to fluid, it is not likely that you would contract rabies by smoking a cigarette bare-handed. If you have any concerns that the animal you handled could have possibly had rabies, don't hesitate to discuss the situation with your physician. He or she would be the true expert in this case.

Thanks for your question.

-- Contributed by: Kelly

can you get rabies if you handle a dead wild animal (fox kills a doe). only handeling the hooves. you're wearing gloves, you remove the gloves to have a cigarette (hand to mouth)

-- Contributed by: X

when I was 15 yrs old i was bitten by a rabbiee inflicted dog, now after 40 yrs later do i need to have anti rabbie vaccination for protection.

Hi Jas,

This is a very good question, but one that is better taken up with your physician. I'm not sure that you would have any immunity against rabies after having gone through treatment, especially over 40 years, but I could be wrong.

As for whether you could benefit from from a rabies prentative vaccine now, it depends on your line of work and just how likely you are to encounter a rabid animal again. For example, if you happen to work in the nuisance wildlife industry (removing racoons from attics, etc.) the preventative may be very beneficial.

Thanks for your question, and please let us know what your physician has to say. Other visitors may have the same question, and I'd like to know for myself. :)

-- Contributed by: jas

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