Rabies from cats to humans has been reported, but rabies in cats is a rare case but quite possible. As the rabies virus is present in the saliva of the affected animal, hence the cats also have rabies virus in their saliva, and as these cats bite a human, it gets transmitted to a human. A cat with rabies can show seizures, excessive cries, and drooling from the mouth and needs to consult a doctor and get vaccinated.
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I ate cat-licked food. Do I require an anti-rabies vaccine again?
Query: Hello Doctor, I had eaten cat-licked food. It is necessary to take the anti-rabies vaccine if taken in five doses in the same month and two booster doses after six months. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Rabies is spread by contact with the saliva of the infected animal. Bites are the most common form of rabies transmission, but when saliva reaches any open wound or mucus membrane, the virus may be transmitted. Theoretically, there is a very rare possibility of such ... Read Full »
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