Is it bad if a cat eats a bat?
Unknown to many, there’s usually not much harm if a cat gets to devour a bat. The only risk comes if the bat is rabid, but it’s highly unlikely to happen. If the cat has an anti-rabies vaccine, then that would be fine. If it’s still bothering you, take your cat to the vet and have it checked to be sure.
What should I do if my cat catches a bat?
My cats used to catch bats all the time, only thing is, the bats rarely had the privilege of flying away. I used to freak, and a few times sent the bats in to be tested for rabies. Also be sure that you check and see in your area the incidences of rabies and what the determining factors of the rabies is known to be
What was the name of the cat that caught a bat?
My maine coon, Nissa caught a bat lastnight and brought it inside. She dropped it at my feet and it as bats do flew around in a fit of panic. To give some background she is an indoor cat, but has/had access to my back porch (second story).
What happens if my cat kills a bat?
If you can’t find the bat, then she will be evaluated on a case by case basis. She technically falls into the category of an animals with expired vaccination. Dogs and cats that are currently vaccinated are kept under observation for 45 days. If I cannot find the bat.
Can a cat get rabies from a bat?
When my mom was bitten by a chimpanzee (yep, they can be rabid), she took 10 days of rabies vaccines as a precaution. But you need to act fast – like on the next day/couple of days or something – that’s how it was done to my mom….. If the bat is rabid and kitty develops the disease, by that time it is too late and 100% lethal.
My maine coon, Nissa caught a bat lastnight and brought it inside. She dropped it at my feet and it as bats do flew around in a fit of panic. To give some background she is an indoor cat, but has/had access to my back porch (second story).
My cats used to catch bats all the time, only thing is, the bats rarely had the privilege of flying away. I used to freak, and a few times sent the bats in to be tested for rabies. Also be sure that you check and see in your area the incidences of rabies and what the determining factors of the rabies is known to be
Bats are also known to trigger the hunting instinct in cats, which means your cat is more likely to chase and attempt to catch or play with a bat. Racoons are also known to make their way into your attic. To ensure your cat is never at risk for rabies, the best decision you can make is to get them vaccinated against rabies.
Can a person be bitten by a bat?
No idea. Were they bitten? Not that they knew. But, because some bat bites cannot be felt (the bat was in their house overnight, and a bat bite would not necessarily wake someone from their sleep) they got the vaccine just to be sure. What shots does a person receive after potential rabies exposure?