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Is Rabies Vaccination Advisable After Being Bitten By A Cat?

Hi doc. Last feb. 28, 2016, i was bite by a cat..the cat is my pet but dont have anti rabbies vaccine.the healthcare..was schedule me for the rabbies vaccine injct. Day 3,7,10.. ill take, day 3 and 7, but i missed the last schedule, the day 10,?? But the cat is healthy untill now march 18 2016, what should i do? Please advice me .. Thnx
Wed, 6 Apr 2016
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Hello,
Yes it is definitely advisible to take Rabies vaccine after cat bite also and keep watch on the cat for 10 days.
You have taken two dosage n missed third one but your cat is healthy so nothing to worry about it.
But you should always keep your pet vaccinated and you to.
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Is Rabies Vaccination Advisable After Being Bitten By A Cat?

Hello, Yes it is definitely advisible to take Rabies vaccine after cat bite also and keep watch on the cat for 10 days. You have taken two dosage n missed third one but your cat is healthy so nothing to worry about it. But you should always keep your pet vaccinated and you to.