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What sickness do you get if a hamster bites use?
anything your hamster has. if it has rabies, see a doctor immediately.
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.
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.
Do you need a rabie shot to get a dwarf hamster?
No, you do not need a rabies shot to get a dwarf hamster. Rabies is not a common concern with pet hamsters, as they are not known to carry the virus. It is always advisable to consult with a veterinarian for specific advice on caring for your pet.
How long does a hamster bite take to heel?
It should stop hurting in about a day. Make sure you wash it well and put a little peroxide or antibacterial ointment on it. It will be completely gone in about three days as long as you don't keep touching it and breaking the scab that forms.
Are hamsters safe for kids?
It is well known that hamsters are prone to a very specific kind of rabies called rahaminillis tetrous. This can cause them to become fixated on a child's nostril. The hamster may then try to burrow in the nostril and use it as a home. To avoid this, you should make sure that your hamster does NOT come into contact with any animal suspected of rabies and also purple carrots, as they carry a bacteria that is not present in the orange pigmented carrots that can greatly decrease a hamster's immune system.All in all, yes, hamsters ARE safe for children, you just have to be careful. If you notice your hamster staring at your child's nose for too long, it may be best to remove the child from the hamster and keep the hamster in its cage.
What disisease can hamsters get?
The most common hamster illness is wet tail, but hamsters can also get bladder stones, cancer, abscesses (infected wounds), Salmonellosis, Rabies, and Lymphocytic Choriomeningitis.
What is the agent for rabies?
Rabies virus is the causative agent for rabies.
