If a stray cat bit me and disappeared, can it have asymptomatic rabies?

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A cat can transmit asymptomatic rabies? 4 weeks ago a stray cat bit me giving him food, I jump to my finger but I release it immediately when realizing that it was the piece of meat, after 4 days it disappeared, is there a risk of rabies? I have gone to the doctor and they refuse to give me pep. Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Female | unspayed | 1 year and 4 months old | 4 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

I'm sorry you got bit by a stray cat! No, rabies is not asymptomatic in cats. If this cat had rabies, you would see signs of it. I do not think there is a risk of rabies, but I'm not a human doctor, so I cannot say for certain. I see that you have contacted a human doctor, and if they aren't worried, I bet you are likely fine. Best of luck, I hope this helps!

If a stray cat bit me and disappeared, can it have asymptomatic rabies?

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