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Originally Posted by Ladymom  The 10 day quarantine only applies to dog bites. According to section 1200-14l-.30, if your dog is exposed to rabies and not vaccinated, he will probably be euthanized. A six month quarantine with a revaccination at five months or a 45 day quarantine with immediate vaccination are alternatives most likely for vaccinated animals.
Tennessee State Law Concerning Rabies
1200-14l-.30 RABIES
The definition of "dog," "cat," "owner," and "vaccination" as defined in TCA 68-8-102, shall be applicable in these regulations.
QUARANTINE GUIDELINES
I.
DOG OR CAT BITING HUMAN: 10 DAYS FROM BITE REGARDLESS IF
VACCINATED OR NOT
WILD ANIMAL BITING HUMAN: EUTHINIZE AND TEST
II. DOG OR CAT EXPOSED TO RABID ANIMAL:
A. 1ST CHOICE: EUTHANISE (Unless well Vaccinated)
B. ALTERNATIVES:
1. UNVACCINATED OR (?)
a. EUTHANISE
b. SIX MONTH QUARANTINE -STRICTLY ENFORCED
-REVACCINATE AT 5 MO.
2. VACCINATED
-REVACCINATE IMMED. 5% WILL DEVELOP IF VACCINATED
-45 DAY QUARANTINE
III. OTHER DOMESTIC ANIMALS EXPOSED TO RABID ANIMAL
A. EUTHANISE
B. SIX MONTH QUARANTINE
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Thank you for posting the Tennessee laws. I have them posted in my office at the clinic and I know them well. A dog that has been exposed to a rabid animal is definitely a different story and presents a whole different set of rules. I was referring to family pets (such as our yorkies) who live in a controlled environment and will probably never be exposed to a rabid animal. I do know also, that it is very hard to prove that a dog or cat has been exposed to a rabid animal unless he/she happens to bring home a dead bat, raccoon, etc. I am not saying that any person who has been bitten by our little furbutts would ask to have them euthanized and tested. I am just saying with the laws the way they are, they do have that right.