It is your responsibility to make sure that shots are kept up to date. Your veterinarian can provide information on vaccination programs for your pet. In addition, many towns now sponsor rabies vaccine clinics where dogs, cats and ferrets may be vaccinated at minimal cost. State law now makes rabies vaccination mandatory for all dogs, cats and ferrets. Wash the wound immediately with soap and running water for at least five minutes .
Washing greatly lessens the chance of infection.
See a physician immediately. If you or the victim do not have a physician, go to the nearest emergency care facility. Explain how the victim was bitten and follow the physician's advice. If your pet has bitten someone or has been bitten, confine your pet and contact your local animal control officer. Check with your pet's veterinarian for treatment and your pet's rabies vaccination history.