In addition, several effective, approved human vaccines are available through physicians, and are recommended as a preventive measure for high-risk individuals, such as veterinarians, animal handlers, and laboratory workers. Furthermore, testing the biting animal for rabies may rule out the need for treatment. Testing of animals for rabies is performed at the Montana Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory. Contact your veterinarian or animal control officer for details regarding animal testing. There is no treatment for rabies after clinical signs appear.
Prevention is aimed at vaccination against rabies prior to exposure.
In Montana, animal rabies vaccines must be administered by a veterinarian. In addition, don't allow your pets to run at large, as this increases the risk of exposure to wild animals. Similarly, feeding pets indoors is advised, as food outside is an attractant to wild or stray animals. Human health concerns - your physician or county health department.