Do rabbits need shots for rabies?

Answer 1

Yes. The most common carriers and transmitters of rabies are the carnivorous animals, however, horses like people, can be bitten by a dog, raccoon, fox or other animal with rabies and develop this viral disease. A preventive vaccine for horses is available , one initial vaccination must be followed by yearly boosts.

Answer 2

Yes they do. All warm blooded mammals can get Rabies. You should have your cat vaccinated at 4-5 months of age against Rabies. Don't forget the rest of the vaccinations that are also needed for your cat. Check with your Veterinarian. They do offer low cost Rabies vaccinations clinics too, check with your local humane society or Animal Control Dept for when and where.

Answer 3

Both horses and cows should ideally be vaccinated for rabies yearly, as both animals can get the infection and transmit it to humans who try to treat them. The vaccine is relatively inexpensive, particularly compared to loosing a valuable animal to rabies in an area where rabies is endemic.

Answer 4

If the horse is in the final stages of rabies, yes you can contract rabies from a horse bite. However, the horse would likely have significant neurologic defects as well as behavior changes that would signal a major problem and to be careful if you did get bit.

Answer 5

The American Association of Equine Practitioners recommends that all horses in the US be vaccinated against Rabies yearly.

Answer 6

Rabies is carried in the body fluids of animals. A horse is capable of infecting a human with rabies if it has rabies.

Answer 7

Humans only need rabies shots of they get bitten by a wild animal that might have rabies. It is a series of 8 shots to the stomach

Answer 8

no in the USA rabbits dont need any shots