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Is Rabies Contagious During The Incubation Period?

question. Is rabies contagious during the incubation period. Our family cat has had her shots - 1 year and then her 3 year shot. But she got in a scuffle with something outside and that is when we realized she was literally only 13 days past her due date for her next shot. While cleaning up her wounds she very softly let me know that I was hurting her and placed her tooth lightly on my forearm. With human reaction, i pulled and it scratched my arm - No puncture wound, but a touch of blood came to the surface. This was five days ago. Everyone is telling me,its fine. But just nervous because of the outdated vaccine. The cat is heading to vets tonight for her check up and shots. Any need to be concerned?
Mon, 30 Jun 2014
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Hi,

Welcome to HCM.

I see no reason to worry, as your cats vaccination was on schedule and vaccines given every year are boosters to keep the antibody levels against rabies virus high. Proper cleaning of the wound would suffice. I suggest you get your cat vaccinated.
No need for any concern.

Thanks.
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Is Rabies Contagious During The Incubation Period?

Hi, Welcome to HCM. I see no reason to worry, as your cats vaccination was on schedule and vaccines given every year are boosters to keep the antibody levels against rabies virus high. Proper cleaning of the wound would suffice. I suggest you get your cat vaccinated. No need for any concern. Thanks.