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My kitten was bitten by a dog. Why no rabies shot from the vet?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Bengal | Female | 3 months and 20 days old

Hi, my 3 month old kitten was bitten 3days ago by a outdoor dog.. I take my kitty in a veterinary.. They give her himalaya liv.52 & paracetamol.. & advice to drop betaine liquid in worms... My kitten eating normal food & behaving normally... But the veterinary don't give her any vaccine or any rabies protecting injections...

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Answered By Stacey Anstaett, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on July 23rd, 2018

I would call your vet and ask about this specifically. If she has not yet had a rabies vaccine, she should receive one, and it would also be advisable to keep her inside away from other animals and with only 1 person interacting with her for a period of 10 days as a "quarantine," as a precaution. Thank you for asking Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!

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