My pet rat bit me, and i dont know if it has rabies, Should i get immediate medical attention?

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yager19	YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!... Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

sensational_soph	nah jsut go to your doctor. dotn waste your time and money on these things Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

some cool nickname here	yup Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

John Wayne	Yep. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

baylie. ♥™	you should def. get it checked. dont take the risk Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

welchm53	Yes. And while you're at it, take the rat to the vet to check for rabies. If all is clear, follow up by keeping the rat restricted from areas where he/she can pick up really bad germs. Besides, after hand-feeding your pet, wash your hands to prevent it from nibbling on your fingers. Last, don't handle a hungry pet food smells on your body or clothing, or you'll enjoy many more bitings! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Lillie	if it's always been kept in captivity it wouldn't have rabies and you'd know if it did cuz you'd see physical changes in it's behavior. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

welig	Rats can carry rabies. Further ther are other diseases one can get after a rat bite,eg. Rat bite fever, Tetanus. Clean the area immediately with SOAP and water. And meet your doctor immediately. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

jessaiscute	well you should go to the vet first did you just found it in the wild? if you did the go to the vet as fasttt as yuu cannn =] Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Roger M	depending on why you suspect your rat has rabies will answer your question. pet store rats are unlikely to have rabies, if you bought from somewhere else, you might want to take precautionary action. if you are worried i would suggest calling up a medical helpline, you don't want to go waiting in a&e over nothing. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

rawsugar21	UM no I'm sure your pet rat is harmless so just chill =) JK, RUN RUN before it's too late! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

bbmo82	yes if u wait it will get worse my family and i r involved in medical stuff hurry quickly get it checked then go get the rat checked Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Jess =)	If it had rabies, you would know. Trust me. If you're still nervous, go get it checked to make yourself stop worrying, but honestly, the risk is so small that it's really not worth it. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

scully513	If you go to the hospital, they have to kill your pet to see if you have rabies. Wait until the morning and go on line to see if you have any symptoms Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Stephen K	Chnaces are not, as it would exhibit symptoms, but if you want to feel better, get to the ER (with the animal) Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Sweet K	definitely seek medical attention before it spreads Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Let me feel you, baby	It shouldn't be too bad. My rabbit was dropped off at my doorstep. It bit me when I picked him up but nothing happened. He's probably just not comfortable with you right now if you just got him. It should be fine but if you are worried then you and the rabbit should get checked out RIGHT AWAY! Your rabbit may show no symptoms but still carry rabies. Here are some signs of rabies: irritability excessive movements or agitation confusion hallucinations aggressiveness bizarre or abnormal thoughts muscle spasms abnormal postures seizures (convulsions) weakness or paralysis (when a person cannot move some part of the body) extreme sensitivity to bright lights, sounds, or touch increased production of saliva or tears difficulty speaking Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Crippler RKO	no, bring the rat to the vet and have them test it for rabies, if it got rabies, u must take a shot to the stomache for vaccine. it hurts like hell. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

jewel5787	you would deff know if your rat had rabies...how would your rat get rabies? i highly doubt you need to worry at all. unless you caught your pet rat in the streets...then id worry. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

dingdongwakeup	nah you will know if you have rabies if you start to feel sick then def go Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

K.G. Christian	The chances of a pet rat having rabies is VERY unlikely. I've been bitten by my rats many times. They don't mean it. But as someone said, take the rat to a vet for observation. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Tutu(:	YES!!! especially if it was a stray rat that you found and not from a store. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Cribber	LOL.. No. Your rat doesn't have rabies if you bought it from the store. Rats bite sometimes. I've had it happen too. You clean it up and put a bandaid. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

mel7996	where did u get him ????????? a pet shop u should be ok found him go to the er and bring him with Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Zelda Hunter	I don't think a pet rat will give you rabies, unless you brought it in from the wild. Chances are it does not have rabies, but it might be feeling poorly. You should probably take it to the vet for a checkup. If you get it "tested" for rabies they have to kill the rat. They don't give rabies shots to people in the stomach any more. They give 2 regular shots and they cost about $800 for the two of them. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

ping	no, it requires urgent attention...not an emergency. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

j b	If your rat has always been caged or not exposed to untamed rats, and is not displaying any symptoms of rabies, you need not worry. Just wash the bite area with soap and water, wipe with alcohol or Bactine. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

megawhizz	Yes, you should see a doctor. If not for rabies, at least for an infection that may develop from the rat bite and a tetanus shot. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Christine	Did it draw blood? Is there any reason to believe it could have rabies? If those are both no's, then just treat it as you would any other wound. Rabies is transmitted through mammals' bodily fluids. If your rat has been bitten by a wild animal, it could have rabies. Otherwise, there's only a very tiny chance it could be sick. Most domestic rodents (like hamsters and gerbils) do not have a risk of being infected with rabies. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

psychorabbit15	Um... do you keep your rat outside? I'm pretty sure your rat could only get this disease from other animals. If your rat doesn't come into contact with other animals, perhaps you shouldn't worry? Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

mycathouse	You'd know if it was sick. It's pretty hard for a pet rat to get rabies. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No