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Sir my doubt is about rabies 1) will rabies spread through eating food licked by an infected animal 2) if the doubted animal is alive for more than two weeks is there any need for vaccination.
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Rabies spread only by licking, scratching or biting by infected animal. If the anmal is alive after 10 days after contact thenchances of its being rabied is less, but it is not fullproof. You should cotact a vaccination centre.
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