| kate07 | 04-05-2010 05:44 PM |
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Originally Posted by kjc
(Post 3071463)
The difference in these scenarios is that you let the bat go free, the other was dead and Animal Control was called to have the bat tested. Maybe where you live Rabies isn't as prevalent, so your vet didn't recommend a booster for your cat. Animals and people can die within days of showing any symptoms of Rabies, and once symptoms are present the vaccine will not work. You took a very big risk with your life. Many people avoid having questionable wildlife tested because it can be a major pain, but considering how dangerous contracting Rabies can be, is worth going through. Also, vets are supposed to report suspect contact to the state, as it is a contagious disease and a public threat.
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I understand that the bat was dead in this situation and that's why Animal Control was called (which I totally believe in doing). :) I believe that a booster wasn't needed or recommended because my cat recently received her rabies shot when this incident happened. Every situation is different. I also understand the risk with rabies and the seriousness of it. I'm sure the incident was reported as my vet works for a major vet hospital in Boston that is considered to be one of the best in the WORLD. Anyways, everybody is perfectly fine. Thank god. Hopefully it won't ever happen again! | 