{"id":9455,"date":"2024-05-14T15:13:49","date_gmt":"2024-05-14T15:13:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aercmn.com\/?p=9455"},"modified":"2026-08-10T11:39:28","modified_gmt":"2026-08-10T16:39:28","slug":"understanding-rabies-how-to-protect-your-pet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/understanding-rabies-how-to-protect-your-pet\/","title":{"rendered":"Understanding Rabies & How to Protect Your Pet"},"content":{"rendered":"
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If your pet is not current on vaccinations, including rabies, contact your family veterinarian to set up an appointment.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If a wild or stray animal bit your pet, contact your family veterinarian or the Minnesota Board of Animal Health (651.201.6808) regarding rabies testing. If your community has an animal control office, contact them for help in safely capturing the wild or stray animal for rabies testing.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Rabies is a viral infection caused by a lyssavirus that affects the mammalian nervous system. Infection is typically transmitted via saliva of an infected animal, such as a bite.<\/p>\n\n\n

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While any mammal, including humans, can become infected with rabies virus, there are certain mammals at higher risk.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Common wildlife affected by rabies virus infection include: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n