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?
1 Answer
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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