Rabies

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But afaik you can't simply get a rabies treatment if you're not sure you really have it cause that would also be dangerous. The person I know didn't get a treatment.
Are you saying I should get a treatment? :open_mouth:

No, there's no reason to suppose that cat was rabid.

Ok. But I don't know how do I behave towards cats now?Is it dangerous to pet an unknown cat? I mean what if youreally get bitten by a cat then you're in some pretty deepshit cause then you really have to worry if this cat mighthave had something. So I guess it's not very responsible topet cats which is sad cause I like cats.

I think it's fine to pet all cats, stray or not. My advice is to watch out for cats that don't like getting close to humans, they will hiss at you and back off. These cats may scratch you if you try to pet them cuz they see you as "danger". So don't try to play with those.

Cats which will purr and rub against you are alright to pet and have a lower chance of scratching or biting you. Play with them as you like. It will be fun. Of course don't provoke them and make them angry.

If you have wounds then please cover them with a bandage before playing with any cat. And wash your hands with water and soap after playing.

If you like cats that much, get a pet cat of your own and pay visits to the vet to get it properly vaccinated against diseases. If not buy a kitty plushie and play with it, it is the safest.

As for getting bitten by cats, as long as you don't provoke them I don't think they will bite you. In case you get bitten wash the wound with lots of water and soap for 5 mins, then visit a doc. This is only necessary if the wound is deep, like the bite has broken your skin and there is blood. If the bite is not too deep or skin hasn't broken all you need to do is just wash it.

Can you only get rabies if a cat bites you or how can you get it?And the person I know got bitten by a cat which also seemed nice but then she suddenly bite him.

Why don't you find out the last time there was a case of rabies in domesticated animals in your area..Next find out when there were confirmed cases of rabies in wild animals in your area...Then when you find out the answer, tie it all together and find out how absurd your fears are.

There must have a reason why the cat did that. Either it was pissed off and was provoked. We humans tend to overlook the feeling of animals most of the time and blame them later for the consequences. Quote:Can you only get rabies if a cat bites you or how can you get it? about this question... Originally Posted By: Ineligible Furthermore, the saliva has to get into the wound, not just be on the surface.  Originally Posted By: Sayaif the wound is deep, like the bite has broken your skin and there is blood. ^that should have explained it. I don't feel like explaining it in more detail. Read this article, it's all about bites and what to do about it. It has some good info. Bites

But what if you have a wound which is older and not fresh and you get saliva on it? Is rabier more contagious than HIV for example?

If the wound has closed, the virus cannot enter the bloodstream.

Originally Posted By: Ineligible

If the wound has closed, the virus cannot enter the bloodstream.

^...I was gonna say the same thing.