Re: RC: Re: Rabies

[CMKSAGEHIL@aol.com]

In a message dated 1/9/00 11:26:47 AM Pacific Standard Time, 
desautels@cnetco.com writes:

<< it is my understanding that all animals from any domestic species that are
 not properly vaccinated(unless they are too young to receive a vaccination)
 WILL be euthanized if they have been exposed to a potentially rabid animal. 
>>

Statutes vary from state to state, but in Oregon, unvaccinated dogs and cats 
are euthanized if they bite someone and the bite is considered to be 
unprovoked.  Vaccinated dogs and cats must undergo 10 days of quarantine if 
they bite, even when the bite IS provoked.  (Unprovoked basically means that 
the animal attacked a human with no cause; if the person is invading the 
animal's territory or is handling the animal, the bite is generally 
considered to be provoked.)

Heidi


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