Generally, domestic cats do not need to be vaccinated if they scratch people, because not all cats carry rabies virus. Stray and wild cats are more likely to carry the virus; and rabies virus is spread through saliva and blood. , so scratches will not become infected.
Tip:
If the scratch is serious, you need to go to the hospital for a tetanus shot; the wound must be cleaned and disinfected to avoid inflammation.
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Do cats need to be vaccinated if they scratch people?
