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What's the rabies risk from a cat bite versus a cat scratch?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Male | 2 years and 4 months old

Between bite and scratch by a cat, Which one might be responsible for rabies?

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Answered By Dr Stafford, BVetMed, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on October 14th, 2017

The rabies virus is transmitted through bodily fluids such as saliva, so there would be a higher chance of contracting it from a bite. But any wound which comes into contact with saliva would be a risk.

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