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You need to make sure the cat had its rabies and distemper shots. These are the two you need to worry about.
True possums live in Australia, a country free of rabies. So, if your cat in Australia is bitten by a possum, the most it will need is a checkup by the vet to clean up bites and scratches that can easily become infected. Australian possums do not carry diseases, but they are known carriers of ticks, and your cat will need to be checked that it has not picked up any ticks.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoIf your cat was bitten by a possum it should be taked to a vet immediately because it could contract rabies.
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True possums, which are mostly found in Australia, cannot have rabies as rabies is non-existent in Australia (and also non-existent in New Zealand, where the possum has been introduced). Your cat is in no danger of rabies, but it may well contract tetanus, so shoudl be taken to the vet for treatment.
If the question refers to the North American opossum, which is not a possum at all, it is also highly unlikely to contract rabies. Opossums have a body temperature that is too low to harbour rabies. Your cat is far more likely to contract rabies from a raccoon or a rat than from an opossum.
Regardless, the tetanus danger still exists, as does the risk of infection and abscesses resulting from a bacteria-laden bite.
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∙ 11y agoPossums rarely carry rabies, but it's possible. Assuming this is not a problem in your area, then you needn't worry other than taking care of the wound.
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∙ 12y agoAny bite from a wild animal should always be followed by a tetanus injection. The bite should be checked by a doctor.
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∙ 14y agoPossums can carry rabbies. Make sure your dogs rabbies vaccinations are current. If not, call your vet immediately.
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∙ 13y agoNothing, but if the Opposum has rabies then your cat may get rabies too. The vet cannot cure the rabies. Saddley, you have to kill your cat if she/he has rabies.Or you can poison your cat.
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∙ 11y agoit might get seriously hurt because a racoon is strong
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∙ 9y agoYou die
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