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Cat and Dog Rabies Quiz

In the U.S., more cats than dogs are confirmed rabid every year. How much do you know about where the rabies risk really lives?

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  1. How many rabid cats did the U.S. confirm in 2023?

    Only 33 rabid dogs were confirmed that year.

  2. How does rabies travel after a bite?

    A bite to the face can cause symptoms faster than a bite to the foot.

  3. Once clinical signs appear, how often is rabies fatal?

    That is true in dogs, cats and people.

  4. Worldwide, what share of human rabies deaths do dogs cause?

    The WHO estimates around 59,000 deaths a year.

  5. By what year was the dog-specific rabies strain eliminated from U.S. dogs?

    Stray dog control and vaccination did the work.

  6. Which wild animals carry more than 90 percent of U.S. rabies?

    Outdoor cats are well placed to bridge wildlife and people.

  7. Why are deep cat bites risky?

    That makes cleaning harder.

  8. What is the goal of the global "Zero by 30" program?

    In much of Asia and Africa, dogs remain the main danger.

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