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This is in regards to the other thread about rabies that made me seriously question what I'm going to do when it comes to shots.I really want to ask some questions and I don't want to completely hijack the other thread so I'm starting a new one. First of all, is there no cure for rabies? The example that was given about a cat who was bitten by bats- if you see that happen in your home wouldn't you take the cat to the vet ASAP and ask the vet to treat them for rabies?? I mean if a rabid bat bites a human, what do you do in that case? I'm sure there is a cure when it comes to humans being bitten so there must be one for cats.
The other issue is, if a cat bites another person and the person goes to get treatment then animal control asks for proof of a rabies shot. I'm sure you're not required by law to explain exactly what happened and which animal bit you if you go for treatment. If you were to deny telling the doctor which animal exactly bit you then what happens? I mean, I know I could easily come up with some story about how I saw a lost cat on the street that had a rabies collar on and wanted to help it find its home and it bit me....I don't care if I'm breaking the law, I'd do it! But if that's an easy way to save your cat then what's the point of the whole law of reporting all animal bites? The law makers can't be that stupid...I'm so confused.
This is seriously scaring me because I know I do not want to blame myself if I vaccinate Jake every year like the law states and then find out that he coma down with cancer. I have no idea what to do!!! Wow...this is a really hard choice to make. I know a lot of you will say to vaccinate him. But I'm scared, honestly.
The other issue is, if a cat bites another person and the person goes to get treatment then animal control asks for proof of a rabies shot. I'm sure you're not required by law to explain exactly what happened and which animal bit you if you go for treatment. If you were to deny telling the doctor which animal exactly bit you then what happens? I mean, I know I could easily come up with some story about how I saw a lost cat on the street that had a rabies collar on and wanted to help it find its home and it bit me....I don't care if I'm breaking the law, I'd do it! But if that's an easy way to save your cat then what's the point of the whole law of reporting all animal bites? The law makers can't be that stupid...I'm so confused.
This is seriously scaring me because I know I do not want to blame myself if I vaccinate Jake every year like the law states and then find out that he coma down with cancer. I have no idea what to do!!! Wow...this is a really hard choice to make. I know a lot of you will say to vaccinate him. But I'm scared, honestly.