Sentences with phrase «potentially rabid animal»
Unvaccinated dogs and cats exposed to a potentially rabid animal should be placed in strict isolation for 6 months with a rabies vaccination administered to the animal upon entry into isolation.
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If your currently vaccinated pet is exposed to a rabid or potentially rabid animal, you must re-vaccinate it within five days.
Treatment of dogs and cats exposed to a potentially rabid animal is often difficult, and subject to local laws.
If you think your dog has been possibly exposed to or bitten by a wild or potentially rabid animal, talk with your veterinarian immediately and report it to the local animal control authorities.
If you think your pet may have been bitten or scratched by a potentially rabid animal, it's crucial to contact your veterinarian immediately!
Humans that have been bitten by a potentially rabid animal are usually given post-exposure vaccinations and a globulin (antibody) injection to protect them from becoming infected.
«Vaccinating your pet against rabies will protect your pet and your family if your pet has contact with a rabid or potentially rabid animal,» said Westchester County Health Commissioner, Sherlita Amler, MD..
«Vaccinating your pet against rabies will protect your pet and your family in case your pet has contact with a rabid or potentially rabid animal,» said Westchester County Health Commissioner, Sherlita Amler, MD..
Post-exposure Prophylaxis «Individuals exposed to potentially rabid animals are administered post-exposure prophylaxis,» explain Gerhold and Jessup, «and cat exposures account for approximately one - third of all PEP recipients.»
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Therefore, the early use of vaccine is important in people that are exposed, or potentially exposed, to a rabid animal.
There have been cases where rabid bats have gotten into people's homes or indoor cats have accidentally gotten outdoors, potentially exposing themselves to rabid animals.
Based on these recommendations, Veterinary Specialty Center will be carrying rabies boosters, only to be used for patients that are victims of coyote or other potentially rabid wild animal attacks.