Do cats have rabies in their paws and do cats have rabies in their paws?

Updated on pet 2024-07-26
25 answers
  1. Anonymous users2024-02-13

    Cats often lick their paws, so it is also possible to have rabies virus in their paws. The rabies virus has very weak viability in vitro, and all saliva is inactivated when it is air-dried.

    It must be the moment when the crazy cat (accounting for 10,000 percentiles) in the onset period licks its paws, and the tip of the nail is not dried with a trace amount of saliva before it can be infected, so cat scratch infection cases are extremely rare.

    Rabies is usually transmitted to humans from bites or scratches from other infected animals, and the virus enters the body from the wound and travels up the nervous system until it infects the entire central nervous system. The disease occurs in both wild and domestic mammals.

    The rabies virus, which is present in animal saliva, can be transferred to the human body through bites, scratches, or other wounds that can destroy** and allow saliva to enter the body. Early symptoms are usually vague but can include: fever, headache, sore throat, fatigue, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting, stinging pain at the bite site after the wound has healed, and itching, anxiety, and difficulty sleeping.

    As the virus progresses, the symptoms become more distressing until death occurs.

  2. Anonymous users2024-02-12

    No. In fact, there is no rabies virus on cat's paws because the rabies virus is mainly found in the saliva and body of cats, so there is no rabies virus on cat's paws.

    Since rabies is an acute infectious disease caused by the rabies virus, both humans and animals can be infected, also known as hydrophobia, rabies, etc. The rabies virus is mainly transmitted from animal to animal.

    The disease is mainly contracted by the rabies virus in the saliva carried on the teeth of animals when they bite people. Therefore, being scratched by a cat does not pose a risk of rabies transmission, and there is no need to inject rabies vaccine, what should be worried is cat claw disease, if the cat suffers from this disease, the injured must seek medical attention in time.

    Of course, if your pet cat has the habit of getting vaccinated regularly, then the chance of being infected with the rabies virus after you are scratched is very small. You only need to rinse the wound repeatedly with soap and water after being scratched by a cat, and apply alcohol iodine to it, generally you will not be infected with rabies virus, so you don't have to worry about it at all.

    However, if you are scratched by a stray cat or do not know if the cat has been vaccinated against rabies before, you can be infected with the rabies virus. If this happens, then it is advisable to clean the wound as soon as possible and then go to the hospital for a rabies shot.

    Because the rabies virus has an incubation period, you may not have any symptoms at the time, but you still need to go to the hospital for a rabies vaccine as soon as possible.

  3. Anonymous users2024-02-11

    Cats' claws are generally sharp, and no injections are required if there is no obvious wound. If there is bleeding or a visible wound, you must get an injection. In addition, cats' paws grow quickly, so they should be trimmed regularly.

  4. Anonymous users2024-02-10

    There is no rabies virus on the cat's paws, because the rabies virus is mainly stored in the cat's saliva and body, so there is no rabies virus on the paws. In general, scratches by cats are not a problem, because cats do not carry the rabies virus on their paws, which requires a demanding environment and is difficult to survive in the outside world.

  5. Anonymous users2024-02-09

    This depends on whether you have been vaccinated against rabies, the average cat does not carry these viruses, only those who are sick will have, but also pay attention to safety, do not get caught. But those cats raised in rural homes are counted separately, because the rural environment is not as clean as the city, and the kittens are always running around, and there will be a lot of dirty things on their bodies, which will be very dangerous after being caught.

  6. Anonymous users2024-02-08

    No, rabies virus is not the native virus of cats, cats carrying rabies virus are infected by bites of other diseased animals, healthy cats themselves cannot naturally produce rabies virus, in fact, dogs are the same, they are transmitted by wild animals carrying the virus.

  7. Anonymous users2024-02-07

    The claws of cats do not have rabies virus, and ordinary large animals may carry it, but this virus was first discovered in dogs, so it is called rabies virus! But the carrier rate is 1 in a million, and if a cat or dog were to spread the rabies virus, then humans would have died long ago.

  8. Anonymous users2024-02-06

    No, but if you get infected after being scratched, you will need to get an injection, but in general, you don't need it.

  9. Anonymous users2024-02-05

    Cats don't have claws, and cats can spread the rabies virus if they bite you. After being bitten, you must go to the rabies virus to avoid accidents. Otherwise, there is no cure for the rabies virus.

  10. Anonymous users2024-02-04

    Want. Regardless of whether it carries rabies virus or not, it must be vaccinated, otherwise it will be difficult to get infected**.

  11. Anonymous users2024-02-03

    The cat's paws do have rabies virus, so once scratched by the cat's paws, you must get a rabies vaccine just in case, otherwise the consequences are also very serious.

  12. Anonymous users2024-02-02

    There will be no paws, only if you have been bitten by a cat or dog, there is a possibility of rabies virus. However, people who are scratched by cat's paws and the blood stains that appear should also be paid attention to, for fear of causing wound infection and leading to the occurrence of other infectious diseases, and must be eliminated.

  13. Anonymous users2024-02-01

    Nope. In general, vectors are needed for the survival of the virus. Think about how long the virus can survive in the air even if the cat does carry the virus and licks its paws.

    Just in case, you can wash the wound with soapy water after being scratched, but if you come into contact with animal saliva, such as being bitten, you should pay attention to it, and you don't need to panic if your pet has been vaccinated.

  14. Anonymous users2024-01-31

    There is no rabies virus, so there is no need to worry. As long as you are not scratched by the cat's paws, there is nothing to worry about, just wash it with clean water, and it will not be infected. However, it should be noted that cats carry a lot of bacteria on their bodies, so try to avoid contact with them.

    If you have a kitten at home, bathe it often.

  15. Anonymous users2024-01-30

    I don't know if there is any, my cat often accidentally scratches me with paws from childhood to size, and I have never been vaccinated against rabies, and I have lived to such a big age, and I have passed every physical examination.

  16. Anonymous users2024-01-29

    The chances of getting rabies are not very high, but the chances of getting tetanus are very high.

  17. Anonymous users2024-01-28

    The rabies virus that cat's paw came for no reason? Got into a fight with a mad dog? Bitten by a rabid dog?

  18. Anonymous users2024-01-27

    The virus is fine, it doesn't live in the body, why does it run to the claws??

  19. Anonymous users2024-01-26

    In case you are scratched by a cat, you should still be vaccinated so as not to be scared and unable to sleep.

  20. Anonymous users2024-01-25

    The rabies virus is on the cat's paws.

    Dr. Guo Yingjun from the Emergency Department of Ningxia People's Hospital introduced that not only dogs can carry rabies virus, but also cats, which often ignores the potential danger of small animals being scratched.

    Dr. Guo Yingjun recommends that once you are bitten or scratched by a cat or dog, you should immediately squeeze out the blood from the wound to let the blood containing the virus flow out, and rinse the wound with plenty of clean water before getting vaccinated in time. Different from scratches, if you are bitten by a cat or dog, the wound is small and shallow, and there is no major active bleeding, you can first rinse the wound directly with soapy water for at least 30 minutes, and then cover the wound with clean gauze.

    The doctor reminded that after being scratched and bitten by cats and dogs, even if it is a small wound, there is a possibility of being infected with rabies, and it is necessary to go to a regular medical institution for rabies vaccination as soon as possible, and never listen to unscientific statements such as "it is too late to inject rabies vaccine within 24 hours or 48 hours". It should also be noted that the wound should not be bandaged and should be ventilated and exposed as much as possible.

  21. Anonymous users2024-01-24

    The rabies virus can only be stored in the body, that is, in the cat's body, so it can only be transmitted through saliva, and if you lick your paws, the virus will die soon, so it is okay to bleed from being scratched by your paws, but it is necessary to disinfect in time to prevent cat scratch disease.

  22. Anonymous users2024-01-23

    There is no rabies virus on the cat's paws.

    The rabies virus can only survive in the saliva of cats, and the virus dies within a few dozen seconds of leaving the saliva.

    If you are scratched by a cat, you don't have to worry about getting rabies.

  23. Anonymous users2024-01-22

    In general, vectors are needed for the survival of the virus. Think about it. Even if the cat does carry the virus, how long can the virus survive in the air if he licks his paws?

    And what if it doesn't carry the virus? Wash the wound with soapy water if scratched, but if it comes into contact with the animal's saliva, such as a bite. It's time to pay attention.

    If your pet has been vaccinated, you don't need to panic. If not, it is best to go to the hospital for rabies vaccination, because the virus in the mouth can enter the bloodstream directly through the wound at the same time as the bite, so be sure to pay attention to it.

  24. Anonymous users2024-01-21

    Yu, male, 18 years old, farmer, from Qianxingwang Village, Heidun Township, Linyi City. On October 8, 1986, he was scratched by a cat and his finger was superficial with a small amount of bleeding. At that time, the cat behaved abnormally and ran away after scratching people.

    The wound has not been treated in any way and has not been vaccinated against rabies. On February 13, 1987, the patient began to have symptoms such as fatigue, headache, fever, and irritability, and on the second day, he gradually developed hydrophobia and fear of wind

    Organization: Linyi Municipal Health and Epidemic Prevention Station, Linyi Municipal Health and Epidemic Prevention Station, graduated in 1981, graduated in 1976;

    Field: Infectious diseases and infectious diseases;

  25. Anonymous users2024-01-20

    Cats may have the rabies virus on their paws.

    Although there is no virus on the cat's paw, because the cat has the habit of licking its paws, the saliva will remain on the paws after the cat licks its paws.

    At this time, it is recommended to rinse the wound thoroughly with 20 soapy water or benzalkonium bromide for no less than 30 minutes, and wipe the wound with 2-3 iodine or 75 alcohol after rinsing, the wound is generally not bandaged and sutured, and rabies vaccine and human anti-rabies virus immunoglobulin injection are carried out.

    What are the characteristics of a cat's paws:

    There is a fatty meat pad at the bottom of the toe of the cat's paw, which has the effect of cushioning and shock absorption, so that the cat can walk silently and jump without injury. The toes of the claws have very sharp nails, which are only curved or retractable, and cats will retract their paws when walking and resting, and will only extend them when hunting and climbing.

    The cat's paw has five fingers, and the cat's feet have four fingers, and the nails are usually retracted, and they are stretched out when attacking. When trimming the cat's paws, you need to pay attention to the cat's blood line to avoid causing the cat to bleed. When trimming the paws, the owner should first press the cat's paws out, and then observe the cat's pink blood line, and only reduce the transparent part during the trimming process.

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