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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 tooth broke my skin and caused a little bleeding, although the wound appears to not be deep, just past the skin. I washed it immediately with soap and water, hand sanitizer, and antiseptic spray.

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Ingrid Taylar: Bridging the Divide Between Cat and Bird Lovers

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They pointed out the puncture wounds, likely infected with bacteria that could quickly kill. With respect to the stray cat Puck, we eventually learned her name was Jackie. The vet confirmed pain, injury and infection from her life on the streets, common afflictions for stray cats.

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