What is rabies?

Rabies is a deadly virus caused by a virus. The virus is found in the saliva of a rabid animal and can be transmitted by a bite, or possibly by saliva contamination of an open cut or the eyes.

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1. What is rabies?
2. What animals can get rabies?
3. How can I tell if a wild animal has rabies?
4. What can you do to protect your pets from rabies?
5. What If you are bitten or scratched by an animal?
6. I think my pet may have been bitten by a wild animal. What do I need to do?
7. There is a bat in my house. What do I need to do?