I need some help.
My mom's indoor/outdoor cat caught a bat and brought it (alive) inside.
My parents caught the bat and have it in a box in the garage. I told them they need to call the health department to get the bat tested and the vet to see what they say/suggest. The issue is, the cat's rabies vaccine expired on August 4 of this year (mom had an appointment next week for everyone to get their annual).
The cat is being seen at 2 this afternoon. They put her in a separate room away from all the other cats. The health department is supposed to call her back this afternoon.
Is there anything else they need to do?
Also, my dumba** of a step-dad touched the bat with his bare hands, despite me explicitly saying not to....so that will be fun for him. He will probably need rabies shots.
My mom's indoor/outdoor cat caught a bat and brought it (alive) inside.
My parents caught the bat and have it in a box in the garage. I told them they need to call the health department to get the bat tested and the vet to see what they say/suggest. The issue is, the cat's rabies vaccine expired on August 4 of this year (mom had an appointment next week for everyone to get their annual).
The cat is being seen at 2 this afternoon. They put her in a separate room away from all the other cats. The health department is supposed to call her back this afternoon.
Is there anything else they need to do?
Also, my dumba** of a step-dad touched the bat with his bare hands, despite me explicitly saying not to....so that will be fun for him. He will probably need rabies shots.
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