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Pigs cannot typically get rabies. There has been one case since 1960.
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∙ 14y agoNo, pot bellied pigs do not have rabies, but they can get rabies and then transmit it, as can any animal.
A pot bellied pig would need to have anti-rabies shot from a veterinarian.
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∙ 9y agoIt is very uncommon but yes, like most mammals it is very possible to happen. To my knowledge, any warm blooded mammal can get rabies. Hope this answers your qustion
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∙ 12y agoIt is possible, but I only know of two confirmed cases.
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∙ 12y agoyes This is relatively rare in the pig.
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Do you need a rabies shot if your guinea pig bites you?
matters if the guinea pig has rabies or is wild. my concern is make sure to go to the doctor and get it checked out just to be on the safe side
What if a mouse ate guinea pig food and the guinea pig ate after the mouse will the guinea pig die?
it depends! if the mouse had rabies or a bad sickness then the guinea pig coud POSSIBLE die. but not very likely.
Does guinea pig has rabb-ies?
any mammal can get rabies but the guinea pig is less likely as its usually kept out of reach of wild and stray animals.
My guinea pig has been bitten...how do you treat this?
If a guinea pig or another pet is bitten it is best to seek medical help. This is not only for the wound but also due to the risk of rabies.
Your guinea pig has an infected foot from a fight with another guinea pig?
put it down. gunie pigs are prone to rabies and will kill people without notice given half the chance.
Do guinea pig need shots for rabies?
The primary source of an infection with rabies is getting in touch with saliva from an infected fox. The most likely way in which a guinea pig can get in touch with a fox's saliva is by getting bitten by a fox - in which case, the guinea pig is most likely dead, and need no longer worry about a rabies infection. However, in the event of exposure to a possibly infected animal, such as a fox raiding a guinea pig pen and leaving some survivors, you should probably seek advise from a vet. One risk is that the guinea pig has become infected, but the far more serious risk is that you might be infected in turn, by way of handling the guinea pig, disposing of dead (bitten) ones, cleaning out the pen and putting things back in order, etc. Rabies is a highly infectious disease which must be taken very seriously indeed. Touching a mere trace of infected saliva can be enough to contract the disease.
Should you get a tetanus shot after being bitten by a guinea pig?
Unless the guinea pig's teeth are rusted nails, I would hope not. You may need to go see about getting a rabies shot though.
What injections do guinea pigs need?
To the best of my knowledge, there are no guinea pig-specific vaccinations available. The only vaccine I can think of that you might want to consider for your guinea pig would be a rabies vaccine, but there are risks associated with this. There are no rabies vaccines that are validated to be safe or effective for guinea pigs, so it could cause a severe reaction or just not work to protect your guinea pig. The best option will be to protect your guinea pig by not letting it play outside unsupervised or unprotected.
What is the agent for rabies?
Rabies virus is the causative agent for rabies.
Can rabies be caused by dog bite if the dog is not injected by anti-rabies?
Rabies can only occur if your dog is not vaccinated against rabies and if the dog that bit your dog has rabies. If it does not have rabies then your dog will not have rabies. But if you're still in doubt, see your Veterinarian.
Is rabies bacterial or viral?
Rabies is viral.
What is the singular form of rabies?
The word 'rabies' is an uncountable noun, similar to measles, diabetes, arthritis, etc. The noun 'rabies' is expressed as a case of rabies or cases of rabies.
