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Stray cats and rabies

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For the past 3 weeks I’ve had 2 strays hanging out on my back porch. My husband thinks I’m fine and I would be able to tell if the cat had rabies. The orange cat is currently taking a nap on my back porch still. Northwest fl. Once they get a bit more friendly my husband wants to trap them to get shots. Should I consult a dr?

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What do I do with this stray cat

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About a week ago, a stray cat came to our door.We We cannot adopt a cat right now because we are not in the position to. Also suspect that the cat is pregnant, not confirmed, no vet visits, very friendly for a stray cat, trusts us) submitted by /u/Fickle-Box-3763 [link] [comments]

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Itchy bumps after contacting stray cat

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I found a stray kitten on Friday night and was playing with it. My husband told me to not touch it, but I’ve held stay cats/dogs before and nothing has ever happened (yes he told me “I told you so”…I don’t need for you to tell me this too). Is this just cat scratch disease or could this be something worse?

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what does it mean when a stray cat stays next to you

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there is a stray cat in my street, my neighbours feed her, but for some reason, specifically at night never in the morning, she always comes to lay on my lap while I have a smoke, I don't mind her affection at all just confused why she does this despite me not feeding her. Shes a Calico, 1 years old probably less.

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Those who know alot about cats

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Anywho, we recently took in a stray cat, are in the process of adopting them. After speaking with someone else who has taken in strays and the vet, they have informed me they may just be gassy adjusting to the food we are feeding them. Secondly, I already have a 7 year old cat. I have a few questions.

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Title: "Seeking Advice for Injured Stray Cat at Shelter - Jaw Dislocation and Eye Injury

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Post: Hey everyone, I've been feeding a stray cat for the past two years, and unfortunately, he got hit by a car or bike last week. Any insights on caring for a cat with a jaw dislocation or soothing a frightened cat in a new environment would be greatly appreciated.

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A stray cat bit me. What are the chances of getting rabies?

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A few days ago, I feeding a stray cat (who has lived in my neighborhood since kittenhood, ~1.5 The cat shows no signs of rabies (the only sign of aggression is sometimes hissing when given a bowl of food which is completely normal stray cat behavior). What are the chances that the cat is rabid?