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Rodents pets
My son brought Rabbits, hamsters and guinea pigs for his children..
I am concerned about the children because these are rodents, can they pass rabies to children? Unlike dogs and cats we can't vaccinate them?? I'm worried
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Nothing to worry!!! Most of the domesticated rodents are won't cause the rabies and no need of vaccinated and be regular for deworming and skin protection mostly common skin allergies cause humans from the rodents such as scabies etc. Regular management is more important with bathing and wipe
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if the rodents bites by any chance can get a TT injection (Tetanus Toxid) for protection
Give regularly Canworm dewormer for rodents
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in case of wound ; wash wound throughly under running tap water and clean the infected area with cotton completely by using betadine solution
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Rabies won't spread from rodents to humans.
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Keep ur pet rodents safe.
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Rodents has never been reported of getting rabies, only a bite from rabies infected animal rabies spreads, so it's safe to have them.
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Absolutely No.
Rabbits, hamsters, guinea pigs are never reported to cause rabies to humans till date. These rodents are not infected with rabies so there is no chance of transmission of rabies to humans.
No need to worry , these rodents are safe for children. Let the kids spend time with the rodents pet.
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I would suggest you to take care of these lovely pets as they are attractive and consult veterinarian if any problem arise.
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Dr. Sonali Choudhary
Veterinarian
7 yrs exp
Jammu
Animals that are barely known to have rabies are: hamsters, guinea pigs, rabbits, squirrels, chipmunks, rats and mice. So, don’t spread it to humans. Exposure to domestic rodents, hare and rabbits, do not require post exposure prophylaxis (rabies postbite injections ). People are generally exposed to rabies by bats, dogs, cats or livestock.
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Don’t worry about keeping them as pets, they’ll keep the children company and inculcate a sense of responsibility as they’ll be taking care of them .
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However, even if they scratch the children while playing wash the area for large amounts of soap and water and apply antiseptic to avoid other infections that can fester on them.
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