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Rabies is a virus that can cause a wide variety of symptoms in hamsters. Once bitten by a rabid animal, hamsters will develop a nasty and irritable temperament within days and usually die with in a week of the first signs. As the virus progresses, the hamster will eventually experience paralysis of their lungs and throat causing the animal to suffocate and die. Rabies is a virus that can be prevented through vaccination every three years. As rabies is common in both domestic and wild animals, most states in the US require pets to have rabies shots. Once contracted, rabies is usually fatal. This virus attacks the central nervous system, starting at the brain and radiating throughout the body through the nerves. Rabies is transmitted from animal to animal or from animal to human through a bite wound that breaks the skin. The virus can also be transmitted through saliva. Use extreme care when handling a pet that you suspect may be rabid.
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Can hamster get rabies?
yes
Can hamsters have rabies?
Usually animals that get rabies are carnivores, like cats, dogs, skunks. Hamsters are carnivores, they are herbivores. If an herbivore has rabies, it is probably because it was attacked by an animal with rabies and got away. This doesn't usually happen.
What sickness do you get if a hamster bites use?
anything your hamster has. if it has rabies, see a doctor immediately.
Your hamster hits you does that mean he has rabies?
If it's a dwarf hamster, it's just boxing. The species tends to do that. It's just their way of playing. If it's not a dwarf hamster then that's strange behavior but i don't think it has rabies
Your daughter was bitten by a hamster and the doctor gave her a anti rabies vaccine 1ml and then he has recommended for 4 other shots you took her to another doctor he said that hamster bites are not?
Go with the first doctor better safe than sorry.Have the Hamster tested for rabies then you will know for sure.Apparently it would be very unusual for the hamster to have rabies. See Related Links.
Does child need tetanus after hamster bite?
No, unless the hamster has rabies. if the hamster is a household pet, then no. Hamsters rarely bite, anyway.
Do pet shop hamsters have rabies?
Hamsters can't get rabies they're too small.
How do you heal hamsters rabies?
Hamsters don't get rabies. Actually hamsters are mammals and therefore it is possible for them to have rabies, however it is not likely. you can not heal rabies, take the hamster to the vet and do not allow it to scratch or bite you, if it has talk to a doctor immediatly.
What if you get bitten by a hamster?
Leaving aside for the moment of exactly what you were doing with your tongue that would place it at risk of being bitten by a hamster... It's going to hurt a lot, and it's probably going to bleed a bit too. It could potentially become infected. You should probably see a doctor... be sure you tell him what happened, because even doctors need a laugh now and again.
How can you tell a hamster is a hamster?
Chances are, if it looks like your stereotypical hamster, it is a hamster. If it doesn't, it's a rabbit.
How can you tell a male hamster from a boy hamster?
That is the same thing.
How can you tell if a gerbil has rabies?
Gerbils are born in captivity. They are then kept in a cage. There is never an opportunity for them to contract rabies.
