Top 6 Animals Whose Bite Can Give Us Rabies, Know Its Symptoms

By Yashika Goel
05 Jul 2024, 16:30 IST

Rabies is a deadly virus that can spread from the saliva of infected animals. It most commonly spreads through bites. You can have flu-like symptoms and irritation and redness around the wound. Tap to read about animals whose bites can give us rabies.

Dogs

Dogs, also known as domestic dogs, are responsible for human rabies in India. Bites from stray or unvaccinated dogs can give you rabies.

Cats

Stray and domestic cats can carry rabies as cats are more likely to get into aggressive fights with infected animals.

Monkeys

Wild monkeys are most likely to carry rabies. Try to stay at a distance when interacting with monkeys. And if a monkey scratches, you consult a doctor.

Bats

Rabies through bats are once in a rare chance. Wild bats can carry rabies. Bats with rabies cause deaths in the United States. Rabiied bats show abnormal behaviours.

Rats

Rats can cause rabies in places with high population rates, such as urban areas. Small rats or rodents are most likely to carry rabies.

Squirrels

Rabies with squirrels is a rare chance, but an infected squirrel can spread rabies. Try to adore them at a distance and avoid feeding them.

Signs of rabies

Early signs of rabies can include flu-like symptoms such as fever, headache, muscle pain, nausea, and loss of appetite. You may also experience tingling, redness, or irritation, as well as itching around the affected area or wound.

How to avoid rabies?

Try to stay away from the wild and aggressive animals that can most likely bite you. Don’t feed or touch stray animals. If you have a pet at home, be sure to get them vaccinated so they don’t get affected

Information credits

This information is taken from the World Health Organization (WHO). These are a few animals whose bites can get you affected by rabies.

Conclusion

These are the animals that can cause rabies. However, it is advisable to consult a doctor if an animal bites you.