{"id":143,"date":"2025-07-23T10:20:00","date_gmt":"2025-07-23T10:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.happyonedog.com\/?p=143"},"modified":"2025-07-31T02:21:17","modified_gmt":"2025-07-31T02:21:17","slug":"rabies-something-every-pet-owner-should-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.petnewsdirect.com\/index.php\/2025\/07\/23\/rabies-something-every-pet-owner-should-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Rabies: Something every pet owner should know"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"143\" class=\"elementor elementor-143\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2423dbcc elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"2423dbcc\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4cd29e9f\" data-id=\"4cd29e9f\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-16c67660 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"16c67660\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.21.0 - 26-05-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_post_title et_pb_post_title_0_tb_body piq-post-title et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_text_align_left\"><div class=\"et_pb_title_container\"><h4>Protecting your pet from rabies infection is simple and affordable.<\/h4><p class=\"entry-title\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Learn about the rabies vaccine and its importance. <\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_post_content et_pb_post_content_0_tb_body piq-post-content\"><div class=\"et-l et-l--post\"><div class=\"et_builder_inner_content et_pb_gutters2\"><div class=\"et_pb_section et_pb_section_11 et_section_regular\"><div class=\"et_pb_row et_pb_row_21\"><div class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_41 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child\"><div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_60 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p class=\"\">Rabies is a serious but preventable disease. It is important to understand what rabies is and how to protect yourself and your pet.<\/p><h4>What is rabies and how did my pet get infected?<\/h4><p class=\"\">Rabies is a zoonotic virus. It can be spread through the saliva of raccoons, skunks, bats, and foxes. Keep this in mind when you walk at night or near areas with outdoor litter. With just one bite, rabies can be transmitted from animals to humans.<\/p><h4>Why should I vaccinate my pet?<\/h4><div class=\"flex-container\"><div class=\"flex-child\"><p class=\"\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-145 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.happyonedog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/dm037697-rabies-blog100-percent-fatal-500-x-500.png\" alt=\"Rabies: 100% fatal without treatment\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.petnewsdirect.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/dm037697-rabies-blog100-percent-fatal-500-x-500.png 500w, https:\/\/www.petnewsdirect.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/dm037697-rabies-blog100-percent-fatal-500-x-500-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.petnewsdirect.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/dm037697-rabies-blog100-percent-fatal-500-x-500-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.petnewsdirect.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/dm037697-rabies-blog100-percent-fatal-500-x-500-450x450.png 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><br class=\"\" \/>Rabies: Fatal without treatment<\/p><ul><li>If your dog or cat is infected with rabies, it is 100% fatal if not treated immediately. You may not know that your pet is infected until it&#8217;s too late. The best way to protect your pet is to get them vaccinated.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"flex-child\"><p class=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-146 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.happyonedog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/dm037697-rabies-blogstate-fines-500-x-500.png\" alt=\"Fines of up to 0\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.petnewsdirect.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/dm037697-rabies-blogstate-fines-500-x-500.png 500w, https:\/\/www.petnewsdirect.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/dm037697-rabies-blogstate-fines-500-x-500-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.petnewsdirect.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/dm037697-rabies-blogstate-fines-500-x-500-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.petnewsdirect.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/dm037697-rabies-blogstate-fines-500-x-500-450x450.png 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><br class=\"\" \/>Rabies: possible fines<\/p><ul><li>Some states can impose fines of up to $300 per pet if they are not vaccinated. Check with your local veterinarian or humane society for your state&#8217;s requirements.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><h4>I have an indoor cat. Do they need a rabies vaccine?<\/h4><p class=\"\">It is still recommended to vaccinate indoor cats against rabies. In some cases, your cat can get rabies. Bats can enter houses through cracks, and raccoons can break through window screens. Unfortunately, it is also possible for your cat to escape, whether they intend it or not.<\/p><h4>I live in a rural community. What else do I need to know?<\/h4><p class=\"\">If you live outside the city or own a lot of land, your cat or dog may be free to roam. Wild animals are more threatening, so it&#8217;s crucial to vaccinate your pet against rabies.<\/p><h4>How to get your dog or cat vaccinated<\/h4><p class=\"\"><span class=\"\">Make an appointment at a local pet clinic.<\/span><\/p><h4>Dog vaccination schedule<\/h4><ul><li>Puppies vaccinated between 12 and 16 weeks of age, as required by law<\/li><li>Booster a year later<\/li><li>Additional injections are given annually or every three years, depending on local regulations<\/li><\/ul><p><br class=\"\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-147 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.happyonedog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/dm037697-rabies-blogvaccination-timeline-1400-x-400.png\" alt=\"Vaccination schedule: puppies and kittens at 12 and 16 weeks; Booster after a year; Additional injections every 1-3 years.\" width=\"1280\" height=\"365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.petnewsdirect.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/dm037697-rabies-blogvaccination-timeline-1400-x-400.png 1280w, https:\/\/www.petnewsdirect.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/dm037697-rabies-blogvaccination-timeline-1400-x-400-300x86.png 300w, https:\/\/www.petnewsdirect.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/dm037697-rabies-blogvaccination-timeline-1400-x-400-1024x292.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.petnewsdirect.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/dm037697-rabies-blogvaccination-timeline-1400-x-400-768x219.png 768w, https:\/\/www.petnewsdirect.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/dm037697-rabies-blogvaccination-timeline-1400-x-400-150x43.png 150w, https:\/\/www.petnewsdirect.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/dm037697-rabies-blogvaccination-timeline-1400-x-400-450x128.png 450w, https:\/\/www.petnewsdirect.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/dm037697-rabies-blogvaccination-timeline-1400-x-400-1200x342.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><br \/>Dog and cat vaccination schedule<\/p><h4>Cat vaccination schedule<\/h4><ul><li>Kittens between 12 and 16 weeks of age are administered as required by law in a single dose<\/li><li>Booster a year later<\/li><li>Shoot extra every year or every three years, depending on where you live<\/li><\/ul><h4>What is the difference between a one-year vaccine and a three-year vaccine?<\/h4><p class=\"\">State and local laws are the determining factor in how long your dog&#8217;s vaccinations will be effective.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Protecting your pet from rabies infection is simple and affordable. 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