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"Sherry " wrote in message
... How does rabies impact on handling unknown domestic animals in US? There's a pre-exposure vaccine that high-risk people take; like vets, taxidermists, animal control officers, etc. Really, I don't get too freaked out Ah, that makes a big difference. I was wondering how people in high risk categories approached the problem. Thanks, Purplecat |
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"Laura R." wrote in message .net... circa Mon, 7 Jul 2003 13:27:50 +1000, in rec.pets.cats.health+behav, Purplecat ) said, So basically it is an issue to be taken seriously when handling these animals... I've always taken for granted that I can catch/handle strays or feral kittens (and wounded wildlife) with relative safety, which means I've been able to rescue a few "on the spot" without any gloves or cages - fortunate for them because I would not have always been able to go back for them easily another time. Something I guess is not so easy for you guys. Wow. Nor for you- see my other response. With that said, I'd probably do the same thing you have, but I'm a dumb softheart like that. ;-) Well yes, it was definitely a dumb softheart action. But I'm pretty cluey about the risks of handling animals and the risks of physical injury, and I try not to do anything too stupid (dumb softheart nature aside). I've never been seriously bitten or injured, which I put down to caution rather than luck, but at least I know that in the case I do get a nip (as I did with this kitten) rabies is one thing that I just don't have to think about. Note: Not to downplay the risks - your tendon infection story sounds truly horrific and is a reminder to everyone that the risks of serious complications, while relatively rare, are very very real. My friend's boss nearly lost her arm to a cat scratch... Purplecat |
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"Laura R." wrote in message .net... circa Mon, 7 Jul 2003 13:27:50 +1000, in rec.pets.cats.health+behav, Purplecat ) said, So basically it is an issue to be taken seriously when handling these animals... I've always taken for granted that I can catch/handle strays or feral kittens (and wounded wildlife) with relative safety, which means I've been able to rescue a few "on the spot" without any gloves or cages - fortunate for them because I would not have always been able to go back for them easily another time. Something I guess is not so easy for you guys. Wow. Nor for you- see my other response. With that said, I'd probably do the same thing you have, but I'm a dumb softheart like that. ;-) Well yes, it was definitely a dumb softheart action. But I'm pretty cluey about the risks of handling animals and the risks of physical injury, and I try not to do anything too stupid (dumb softheart nature aside). I've never been seriously bitten or injured, which I put down to caution rather than luck, but at least I know that in the case I do get a nip (as I did with this kitten) rabies is one thing that I just don't have to think about. Note: Not to downplay the risks - your tendon infection story sounds truly horrific and is a reminder to everyone that the risks of serious complications, while relatively rare, are very very real. My friend's boss nearly lost her arm to a cat scratch... Purplecat |
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