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What animals do not contract rabies?
Rabies is a disease that affects mammals. Non mammals such as reptiles, birds, fish, insects etc. do not contract rabies.
Can a dolphin contract rabies?
Yes, dolphins can contract rabies, but it is rare. Rabies is a viral disease that affects the nervous system and can be transmitted to mammals, including dolphins, through the bite of an infected animal.
Do grass frogs have rabies?
No they don't. Only mammals can contract rabies. Birds, fish, reptiles, and amphibians (frogs and others) don't get rabies.
Can you get rabies from a young raccoon 3 months from a small bite on thumb when I feed him a treat?
Yes. If the raccoon has rabies, you might contract rabies.
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.
Can you get rabies from blood coming from a skunk on any part of its body?
you can contract rabies from blood, tears, and saliva of any infected animal.
Can a person get rabies from a puppy?
A puppy can contract rabies if they are bitten by another animal already infected with rabies. Any animal at any age can contract it even if they have already had a rabies shot.
Was Joey O'Passen the first one to get the rabies?
No. He was not the first person to get the rabies. Rabies evolved with the mammals or you can say with warm blooded animals.
Can a Prairie Dog get rabies?
Yes, prairie dogs can get rabies. They can contract the virus through the bite of an infected animal, such as a rabid bat or coyote. If you suspect a prairie dog may have rabies, contact animal control for assistance.
How can a human contract rabies?
A human can contract rabies through the bite or scratch of an infected animal, typically a wild animal like a bat or raccoon. The virus is transmitted through the saliva of the infected animal entering the bloodstream.
Do all raccoons have rabies?
Yes, raccoons have rabies, it is much safer to contact pest control services if you see raccoons in your attic or garage and avoid having contact with them just in case they are aggressive. If you're in Canada, you can contact The Critter Guy at thecritterguy.ca
Can oppossums have rabies?
Yes, in fact they're one of the biggest carriers of it. They can't *contract* rabies, meaning they have it, and can spread it to people, but don't get affected by it themselves.
