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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.

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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 kinds of hamsters have raibies?

you can't get rabies from hamsters


Do pet shop hamsters have rabies?

Hamsters can't get rabies they're too small.


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.


Do hamsters come in sizes Are there some breeds larger or smaller than others What about wild hamsters?

Of course there is all kinds of hamsters, like dwarf hamsters there the size of a puff ball , huge and even extreemly fuzzy hamsters, there are at least more than a hundred kinds of species of hamsters. Though wild hamsters are hard to catch, viciouse, and bite, plus may have rabies.


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 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.


Do hamsters carry raibies?

no, theyre to small to carry raibies~Red7227~


Do gerbils or hamsters need rabies shots?

No, they don't NEED to be, because they shouldn't be with other hamsters (Siberian) and they can't catch a virus from a human being so you can choose, if the vet will even do it for you!


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.