Rabies Symptoms: A Simple Guide to Detecting the Disease

8. Prevention

One of the best things any pet owner can do to prevent rabies is get their animals vaccinated. When pets are outdoors, keep them confined to lower the risk of contact with a wild animal. Small pets, like rabbits and guinea pigs, cannot receive a rabies vaccination; keep them indoors or in cages to protect them from wild animal attacks. Report and avoid strays and wild animals that appear friendly. Finally, keep bats out of your home. Bats, whose bites do not hurt and often go unnoticed, are one of the most common carriers of rabies.