My lost cat came back skinny. What care does she need? Rabies?

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I had a cat about a year ago who ran away. She was an older cat and we thought she ran off to die. As I said, it's been a year and she just now came back out of the blue. She looked raggedy and was as skinny as a toothpick. We gave her some food and water but she was too busy eating to drink. We have her in a safe dry place now. What's the best care for her and how would I know if she has rabies?

Ana M, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thank you for submitting your question regarding your cat. What an amazing story to find her again after all that time. I recommend that she sees her veterinarian. She will need a thorough examination and possibly bloodwork. Starvation could certainly account for her weight loss, but so could a new underlying disease if she is an older cat. A rabies vaccine booster will likely be given as well. I hope this information helps!

My lost cat came back skinny. What care does she need? Rabies?

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