My Pet Came Into Contact With a Wild Animal, Is He/She In Any Danger That I Should Be Concerned About?
The fact that pets can come into contact with a wild animal is the very reason that they should be kept current on vaccines, especially rabies!!! The main concern with pets coming into contact with wild animals is the potential of them getting bitten or scratched. If your pet has been injured by a wild animal, you should contact your veterinarian immediately so that the wounds can be cleaned and treated as soon as possible. If your pet comes into contact with a live bat, it is most likely that the bat was sick. If you can contain the bat without risking being bitten by it, contact your local animal control center so that they can collect it and test it for the rabies virus.
