61. Symptoms Of Rabies Symptoms of the rabies Disease. The rabies epidmic is spreading quickly. Thismeans that the threat of rabies could be as close as your own backyard. http://www.abap.org/rabies.htm

A Breed Apart Symptoms of the Rabies Disease The rabies epidmic is spreading quickly. This means that the threat of rabies could be as close as your own backyard. Rabies can infect any mammal including humans, but wild raccoons, foxes, skunks, and bats are the most common carriers of rabies and the most likely animals to expose your pets to this deadly disease. Rabies is a virus that effects the brain and spinal cord. It is transmitted when body fluids (especially saliva) of an infected animal touch the broken skin or mucus membranes, mouth, nose or eyes of other animals or people. Once infected, animals can carry the virus for six months before showing any symptoms. See below for a list of symptoms. Remember, there is NO CURE for rabies once an animal or human shows symptoms . Because of the seriousness of this disease, it is important for people to learn everything they can do to minimize their chances and their pets of becoming infected. Firstly, all contact with wild animals, especially bats, skunks, foxes and racoons should be avoided by you and your pets. People should not handle baby or injured wild animals and pets should not be allowed to roam at will or hunt. Scrupulous attention should be paid to vaccination expiration dates. An animal whose vaccination has expired has no more protection against rabies than an animal who has not been vaccinated at all! Dogs and cats should be vaccinated against rabies beginning at twelve to sixteen weeks followed by a booster 9 months to one year later. Boosters are then given every 1-3 years (depending on the vaccine and local laws). Dogs and cats are required by law to be vaccinated for rabies. In the face of an all out epidemic other domestic and farm animals can be vaccinated also.

62. Haywood County North Carolina Government Offers information on costs and requirements to adopt a pet, how to report animal abuse, treating and reporting animal bites and scratches, where to call for removal of dead animals, the leash law, how to report lost and found animals, and rabies vaccine clinics. http://www.gov.co.haywood.nc.us/animals.html

HAYWOOD COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA - COUNTY GOVERNMENT Jean Hazzard, Director jhazzard@gov.co.haywood.nc.us 245 Hemlock Street Waynesville, NC 28786 828-456-5338 Phone 828-456-9340 Fax Office hours are Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. For after-hours emergencies, contact the Haywood County Sheriff’s Department at 452-6666. [See also Haywood Animal Welfare Association Adoption Dogs and cats impounded at the Animal Shelter are available for adoption after four days of impoundment. Adoption fees are $66.50 for female cats, $41.50 for male cats, $61.50 for male dogs under 40lbs and $66.50 for male dogs over 40 lbs. Female dogs are $71.50 under 40 lbs and $81.50 for those over 40 lbs. This fee includes having the pet spayed or neutered and a rabies vaccine. All surgeries are done by local veterinarians. For further information, please contact the Animal Shelter at 456-5338. Animal Abuse To report animal abuse, call the Animal Control Office at 456-5338 and give information to an Animal Control Officer. You do not need to give your name. We need the information as to the type of animal and the reasons why and how the animals are being mistreated and the location of the animals. Animal Control Officers will respond within one to two working days.

63. Aspen Skunk Rabies Research, Inc Copyright © 2003 Aspen Skunk rabies Research, Inc. All content on thissite is copyright property of Aspen Skunk rabies Research, Inc. http://www.aspenskunk.org/

This was Erica's senior class picture. She had it taken with her beloved pet, Aspen. Aspen died in December of 1998 to prove that he did not have rabies. Had there been an approved rabies vaccine and quarantine period in this country for skunks, Aspen would still be alive and well and brightening the Mills home. You can read Aspen's story on our background page. When you ask the average American what their thoughts are on skunks you get descriptions like: "Smelly, rabies carrying, pests." This statement, with its misconceptions and misinformation , could not be further from the truth! In fact, wild skunks prefer to avoid contact with humans and other animals. They are very quiet, non-aggressive, solitary creatures, willing to live and let live. It is true that they can spray, if they feel that they are in danger. It is also true that if one gets sprayed by a skunk, they stay "fragrant" for quite some time. Skunks do not want to spray, however, and give plenty of warning before doing so. They only spray as a very last resort. Skunks can contract rabies, and so can any other unvaccinated mammal. They are no more prone to rabies than any other mammal. Wild skunks are an important part of our ecosystem. They could be called "Nature's Sanitation Engineers". They rid the environment of rats, mice, cockroaches, harmful garden pests (snails, grubs, all insects, gophers, moles), even poisonous animals (rattlesnakes, black widow spiders, scorpions), and "road kill" (which can cause accidents and spread disease).

64. Rabies - Overview, Incidence, Transmission & Causes - AnimalHealthChannel A discussion about rabies which is transmitted through the bite of a rabid animal. A look at the symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and prevention. http://www.animalhealthchannel.com/rabies/

Home Search SiteMap Ask the Vet ... Pet Store advertisement advertisement RABIES Overview Incidence Causes Transmission ... Prevention CONDITIONS Canine Distemper Calicivirus Cranial Cruciate Ligament Rupture (CCL) Emergency Care Feline Chlamydiosis Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV) Feline Pregnancy and queening Fleas, Ticks Volvulus Syndrome (GDV) Neutering Osteochondritis Dessicans (OCD) Rabies Rhinotracheitis Spaying Worms BEHAVIOR Canine Aggression Feline Aggression Introducing a new baby Introducing a new pet ... Separation Anxiety RESOURCES Bibliography Links Videos Rabies is a disease that can be easily passed from wild carnivores to unvaccinated pets and livestock, as well as to humans. It is caused by the rabies virus, which is present in the saliva of infected animals and transmitted through the bite of a rabid animal. Once infection occurs, the virus spreads to the central nervous system and causes encephalitis (inflammation of the brain). Rabies is almost always fatal. Safe and effective pet vaccinations and postexposure treatment for humans, as well as effective animal control, have eliminated rabies in dogs. In many parts of the world where vaccinations for pets and postexposure treatment for people are not available, rabies remains a serious health threat for animals and for humans. Rabies kills more than 35,000 people every year, mostly in Asia, Africa, and Latin America.

65. Common Wildlife Problems of nuisance problems created by bears, coyotes, foxes, geese, raccoons, skunks and other wildlife, along with solutions and facts about rabies....... http://dep.state.ct.us/burnatr/wildlife/problem.htm

Wildlife Division Learn About CT's Wildlife Common Wildlife Problems Office Directory Special Features Common Wildlife Problems Dealing with Distressed Wildlife - Information on what to do if you've found an animal that appears sick, injured or orphaned. Nuisance Wildlife Information and Suggestions - Each year, the Department of Environmental Protection's (DEP) Wildlife Division receives several thousand calls for assistance from residents who have problems with wild animals. These conflicts typically include wild animals damaging crops, livestock or property; wild animals posing a threat to human safety; diseased wild animals; and wild animals taking up residence in areas where they are unwanted. Information and suggestions for resolving problems are available for the following species: Bats Deer Raccoons Bears ... Nuisance Wildlife Control and Rabies Brochure Provides information to Connecticut homeowners about rabies and how to get professional assistance in solving common nuisance wildlife problems. How to become a NWCO Provides information to individuals interested in becoming Nuisance Wildlife Control Operators in Connecticut.

66. RabAvert Rabies Vaccine Home Page Official site for RabAvert, a vaccine approved by the FDA for preventionof human rabies both before and after exposure to the rabies virus. http://www.rabavert.com/

Important Facts About Rabies Rabies is 100% fatal. You can be infected with rabies and not know it. Rabies is preventable. *Photo by Dr. Marc Chamberlain

67. Coles County Animal Shelter A small notfor-profit county rabies control and animal shelter. Located in Charleston. http://www.petfinder.org/shelters/IL137.html

Coles County Animal Shelter Our Pet List Our Featured Pet... News Who We Are We are a small not-for-profit county rabies control and animal shelter. Adopting a friend Come Visit Us! Shelter hours are 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday and closed on Sundays. To visit the shelter take exit 190 off of I57 and drive east towards Charleston. We are located on the Loxa road (the first road after the airport). You will see our sign directing you to turn right(south) on Loxa and follow it to the shelter. Please call: 217-345-4112 or 217-234-7161. Coles County Animal Shelter 6818 North County Road 1120 East County Road Charleston, IL 61920 Phone: 217-345-4112;234-7161 Email: adobeboxer@yahoo.com Click here for a list of pets at this shelter Home Information ... Search

68. Answers To Questions About Bats And Rabies Answers to Questions About Bats and rabies The following information was most recentlyupdated on January 7, 1998. What is rabies, and how is it transmitted? http://www.batcon.org/rabies.html

Answers to Questions About Bats and Rabies The following information was most recently updated on January 7, 1998. How dangerous are bats? Bat rabies accounts for approximately one human death per year in the United States. Thus, some people consider bats to be dangerous. Nevertheless, dogs which are equally often considered "man's best friend," attack and kill more humans annually than die from bat rabies in a decade. Statistically speaking, pets, playground equipment, and sports are far more dangerous than bats. Clearly, bats do not rank very high among mortality threats to humans. Nevertheless, prudence and simple precautions can save lives. What is rabies, and how is it transmitted? Rabies is an infectious viral disease that invades the central nervous system of humans and other warm-blooded animals. A wide variety of mammals can contract the disease, but it is most often noticed in dogs, cats, foxes, raccoons, skunks, coyotes, bats, and livestock. Worldwide, more than 30,000 humans die of rabies each year, 99% of cases resulting from contact with dogs. In the United States, due to highly successful dog vaccination programs, transmission from dogs is now rare, eliminating the vast majority of human cases. Rabies is nearly always transmitted by bite, though non-bite exposures can result from contact between infected saliva or nervous tissues and open wounds or mucous membranes of the eyes, nose, or mouth. Careless handling is the primary source of rabies exposure from bats.

69. MDFA - Bureau Of Animal Health Charged with preventing the spread of contagious diseases in domestic animals by enforcing laws relative to the inspection, quarantine and care of animals affected with or exposed to contagious disease. Information provided on rabies, reportable diseases, equine activities, pet shops and animal imports and exports. http://www.state.ma.us/dfa/animalhealth/

Division of Animal Health and Dairy Services Animal Health home Animal Imports/Exports Animal Inspectors in Massachusetts Towns Equine Activities Pet Shops ... Reportable Diseases Legal Resources Laws Regulations Bureau of Animal Health The Bureau of Animal Health works to prevent the spread of infectious disease in domestic animals by enforcing laws, regulations and orders relative to the inspection, examination, quarantine and care of animals. News and Features Biosecurity for Poultry Facilities - NEW Reportable Disease List UPDATED Avian Influenza Alert 2003 Animal Health Rules for Fairs Statewide Rabies Vaccination Day Planned for April 5th Order banning importation of California birds extended to Arizona and Nevada Buying a Dog in Mass. - Consumer Tips Change in Availability of Veterinary Diagnostic Services in Massachusetts Foot-and-Mouth Disease Bioterrorism Advisory for Farmers Related Links USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service U.S. Animal Health Association

70. Answers To Questions About Bats And Rabies Answers to Questions About Bats and rabies rabies Answers to Questions rabies History of US Cases What is rabies, and how is it transmitted? http://www.batcon.org/discover/rabies.html

Answers to Questions About Bats and Rabies Rabies: Answers to Questions Rabies: History of U.S. Cases The following information was most recently updated on May 3, 2001. A Resolution Concerning Bat Bites and Rabies At the 29th Annual North American Symposium on Bat Research held at the University of Wisconsin in October 1999, Merlin Tuttle proposed a resolution concerning the responses to incidents of bat bites. After much discussion and careful review of this resolution the Board of Directors of the Symposium adopted the following resolution. Be it resolved on this 30th day of October 1999, that researchers gathered at the 29th North American Symposium on Bat Research find no credible support for the hypothesis that undetected bites by bats are a significant factor in transmitting rabies to humans, as implied by the January 16, 1998 issue of the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. In our collective experience, bats seldom are aggressive, even when sick, and humans typically feel and recognize any bites they receive. The undetected bite hypothesis is derived from the inability of medical professionals to interview patients due to late moribund or postmortem diagnoses. In the rare cases in which humans contract rabies from bats, the available evidence strongly suggests that bite histories could have been remembered and reported by coherent patients. We are deeply concerned about the negative consequences of the undetected bite hypothesis, as it appears to have moved from hypothesis to fact without adequate testing. The consequences are both economic and social. The economic costs are clear, and the social impact is seen, both in the way that people react to bats and in the way that conservation efforts are impeded. The undetected bite hypothesis is not supported by evidence, and it should not drive public policy or public health responses.

71. Amelia County Animal Shelter Provides animal control as well as animal protection for the area. Registration fees, rabies vaccination requirements, and information about available dogs. http://www.petfinder.org/shelters/VA73.html

Amelia County Animal Shelter Our Pet List A PRAYER FOR THE ANIMALS Hear our humble prayer, O God, for our friends the animals. Especially for the animals who are suffering; for any that are hunted or lost or deserted or frightened or hungry; for all that must be put to death. We entreat for them all Thy mercy and pity and for those who deal with them, we ask a heart of compassion and gentle hands and kindly words. Make us, ourselves, to be true friends to animals and so to share the blessings of the merciful. written by Albert Schweitzer Pet of the Month TJ IS A VERY KID FRIENDLY CHOW MIX. HE IS APPROXIMATELY 6 YRS OLD AND WAS TAKEN BY ANIMAL CONTROL BECAUSE OF CRUELTY. TJ IS VERY GRATEFUL AND WOULD LOVE A HOME WHERE HE CAN PRATICE THE PATIENCE HUMANS GAVE HIM VERY LITTLE OF. PLEASE CALL US FOR INFORMATION ON THIS NICE GUY. HE REALLY NEEDS A HOME AND CAN NOT LIVE IN THE SHELTER MUCH LONGER. News WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK ALL THE RESCUES AND HUMANE GROUPS FOR THEIR CONTINUED ASSITANCE IN PLACING ANIMALS. WE COULD NOT DO IT WITH OUT ALL THE EXTRA HELP. All dogs 4 months or older must be registered with the Treasurer's office no later than January 1 of each year. Cost $7.00 unaltered dog and $5.00 altered. All dogs and cats 4 months or older must have a valid rabies vaccination given to them by a licensed veterinarian. Who We Are Amelia County Animal Shelter is located in Amelia County, Virginia. We are a government run facility operated by the Amelia County Animal Control.

72. Rabies Monograph - Introduction rabies Prevention in Washington State A Guide for Practitioners. Throughouthuman history, few illnesses have provoked as much anxiety as has rabies. http://healthlinks.washington.edu/nwcphp/rabies/

From the Washington State Department of Health and the Northwest Center for Public Health Practice Rabies Prevention in Washington State: A Guide for Practitioners Revised July 2001 Written by David Blythe et al. Designed and produced for the World Wide Web by Phillip Dunham June, 1998 INTRODUCTION Throughout human history, few illnesses have provoked as much anxiety as has rabies. Known as a distinct entity since at least 500 B.C., rabies has been the subject of myths and legends across time and cultures. And while the incidence of human cases in the US has declined markedly over several decades, rabies continues to inspire dread today. The recent deaths of two Washington residents from rabies and the highly-publicized discovery of bats in the Governor's Mansion have lead to heightened public concern about rabies in this state. Amidst this concern is a great deal of misinformation about the disease. This guide is designed to provide practitioners the information they need to prevent rabies. It is meant to be used by practicing physicians and other health care providers, veterinarians, local health department staff, and animal control personnel. The information contained herein is an amalgamation of the observations and recommendations of a number of agencies and organizations. It is divided into five major sections: The clinical features of rabies (in humans and other animals) The epidemiology of rabies How to evaluate encounters with a potentially rabid animal Details about laboratory testing of animals in Washington

73. Virtual Hospital: Infectious Diseases Of The Central Nervous System: Parenchymal Infectious Diseases of the Central Nervous System. Parenchymal Infections rabies. rabies,an RNA virus, is most commonly transmitted by animal bites. http://www.vh.org/adult/provider/pathology/CNSInfDisR2/Text/PInf.VR.html

For Providers Infectious Diseases of the Central Nervous System Parenchymal Infections: Rabies Gary Baumbach, M.D., Department of Pathology, University of Iowa College of Medicine Peer Review Status: Internally Peer Reviewed Rabies, an RNA virus, is most commonly transmitted by animal bites. The reservoir for the rabies virus in the U.S. encompasses a number of different animals, but is found predominantly in the skunk. Other hosts include fox, cows, and dogs. In addition, bats apparently transmit rabies without themselves being infected. Another important point is that, although small laboratory rodents can be infected with rabies experimentally, the disease in man rarely, if ever, occurs following a mouse or guinea pig bite. Microscopically, there are three characteristic findings in rabies encephalitis which will be demonstrated on the next four slides. The first characteristic, shown here , is that found in all cases of encephalitis, namely lymphocytic infiltrates concentrated in the meninges and around parenchymal vessels. The second characteristic is the typical glial nodule , another nonspecific finding seen in most types of encephalitis. The third, and virtually diagnostic, characteristic is the Negri body, which is an eosinophilic, cytoplasmic inclusion with a basophilic core. A Negri body is located just to the right of the neuronal nucleus in this photomicrograph.

74. Rabies rabies is a serious infection of the nervous system that is often transmittedby an animal bite. Read this article recognize the symptoms. http://kidshealth.org/parent/infections/bacterial_viral/rabies.html

KidsHealth Parents Infections Signs and Symptoms: Rabies is a very serious infection of the nervous system that is caused by a virus. Rabies is usually transmitted by a bite from an infected animal, and humans who develop a rabies infection often have a history of being bitten by an animal about a month before rabies symptoms began. Rabies starts with a PRODROMAL PERIOD (premonitory symptoms indicating the beginning of a disease) that usually lasts for 1 to 4 days. Symptoms during this prodromal period include: fever, headache, malaise (a generally ill feeling); muscle aches; loss of appetite; nausea; vomiting; sore throat; cough; and fatigue. There may also be a tingling or twitching sensation around the area of the animal bite. This is the one most specific symptom of rabies at this stage of the rabies infection. After the prodromal period, a second stage begins with symptoms that look like those of an encephalitis (inflammation of the brain). There may be fever as high as 105 degrees F (40.6 degrees C) with any of the following symptoms: irritability; excessive movements or agitation; confusion; hallucinations; aggressiveness; bizarre or abnormal thoughts; muscle spasms; abnormal postures; seizure (convulsions); weakness or paralysis (person cannot move some part of the body); extreme sensitivity to bright lights, sounds, or touch; increased production of saliva or tears. Also, there may be inability to speak as the vocal cords become paralyzed.

75. Rabies Reference If you're a kid, you've probably heard of the disease called rabies.But do you know how people get rabies or how a doctor treats it? http://kidshealth.org/kid/health_problems/infection/rabies.html

KidsHealth Kids Kids' Health Problems Infections You may have heard of the disease called rabies . For example, if you have ever read the book, OLD YELLER , by Fred Gipson, you know that both people and animals can get rabies. But do you know how rabies is spread or how a doctor treats it? Read this article for kids to get the answers to these questions and more. What Is It? Rabies is caused by a virus that attacks both the nerves that carry messages to and from the brain and the brain itself. How Does a Kid Get It? Rabies is spread in the saliva of an infected animal . You can get rabies if a rabid animal bites or scratches you. An animal or person who has rabies is called rabid. Most animals with fur can get rabies, although usually not rabbits or rodents. Wild animals, such as raccoons, skunks, foxes, woodchucks, coyotes, and bats, often carry it. Pets can also get rabies from wild animals. If you have any animal that has fur, such as a dog, a cat, or even a pet ferret, it can catch rabies if it is bitten or scratched by a rabid animal. Other pets without fur, such as birds, fish, turtles, and snakes, cannot carry rabies. Printer -friendly version Email this article to a friend Send email to us Jump to another section of this article Rabies Reference How Does a Doctor Know That a Kid Has It?

76. Morristown Animal Control Includes licensing requirements, a rabies FAQ, dog safety tips, and animal care information. http://www.motownaco.org/

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77. Indiana State Board Of Animal Health - Companion Animals Basic information on the disease from the Indiana State Board of Animal Health. http://www.IN.gov/boah/companion/rabies/

var dir = location.href.substring(0,location.href.lastIndexOf('www.in.gov/')); var url = location.href.substring(dir.length,location.href.length+1); document.write("") document.write(""+list[j]+""); Rabies Rabies is a deadly disease caused by a virus that can infect humans, pets, livestock and wildlife. Preventing the disease in animals provides the best means of protection to humans. Under Indiana law, all dogs, cats and ferrets older than 3 months of age must be vaccinated against the rabies virus. State law allows the use of 1-year and 3-year vaccines according to approved label directions. (NOTE: Some localities throughout the state may have stricter local laws.) The vaccine must be administered by a licensed and accredited veterinarian only. Animals entering Indiana must have received a vaccination within the previous 12 months, regardless of vaccine type. Rabies Fact Sheet How To Handle An Animal Bite Indiana Rabies Guidebook

78. Rabies Resources For Ferret Lovers : Home Page rabies Resources For Ferret Lovers. I am providing this page as a resourcefor those who need information on rabies disease, transmisison http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/ilena/rabies.htm

Rabies Resources For Ferret Lovers I am providing this page as a resource for those who need information on rabies disease, transmisison, etc., in the domestic ferret. Users are encouraged to include links to this page in their own. Facts on line Case Histories Information Wanted News on Rabies Legislation Efforts ... Hot Links Area What's New Coming Soon This site is part of the All Things Ferrety Ring and is owned by Ilena Ayala Click for the Next Page Skip It Previous Next Five ... List All Sites Want to join the Circle? Click here for info © Ilena E. Ayala Last modified on Saturday August 23, 1997 This page has had visits since July 10, 1997

79. Animal-Link.org Westchester and Putnam's animal information resource humane education, shelters, online adoption, lost and found, emergency hospitals, rabies clinics, spay/neuter and help for wildlife. http://www.animal-link.org

Home Adopt Lost and Found Wildlife ... How to Investigate Animal Cruelty In NY State -NYSHA Westchester D.A.'s Office of Animal Abuse Complaints Lynn Rosenthal Report Pet Store Abuse The worst sin towards our fellow creatures is not to hate them, but to be indifferent to them, that's the essence of inhumanity. George Bernard Shaw (1856-1950) Westchester and Putnam NY Pet and Wildlife Resource Celebrate spring at New Rochelle Humane Society's Walkathon To be held rain or shine April 12 at the New Rochelle High School Track. Bake sale, face painting, tye dying, raffles and more. Come see dogs for adoption, walk a shelter dog or sponser one. A good cause and a good time for the entire family! Come join the fun May 3rd while helping Forgotten Felines's kitties. Don't miss the great food, chinese auction, raffle and much more at their annual Country Fundraising Dinner to be held at the United Methodist Church, 70 Bedford Road, Pleasantville, NY.

80. THE BIG SCAM--RABIES VACCINATION THE BIG SCAMrabies VACCINATION. I would like to give you, the reader, thetruth about the so called required vaccinations, particularly rabies. http://www.naturalrearing.com/ARTICLES/GuestAuthors/RABIESSCAM.html

Home Up NaturalRearing.com - Home Read Me ... Healthy Breeding The Rabies Scam Practical Applications Irradiating Beef Food Radiation Genetic Engineering THE BIG SCAMRABIES VACCINATION By: Dr. John Fudens, D.V.M. I would like to give you, the reader, the truth about the so called required vaccinations, particularly rabies. There are two basic forms of law. One is the legal Constitutional and Common law that this country was founded on, and the other is "colorable" law passed by Administrative agencies/bureaucrats who have been given so called authority to pass laws. Black's Law Dictionary 5 th Edition defines colorable law as "That which is in appearance only, and not in reality, what purports to be, hence counterfeit, feigned, having the appearance of truth." Yes, I study the law, am a paralegal, and have an extensive law library. So any and all mandatory rabies vaccination programs are colorable law, in that they have been passed and mandated upon the pet owning public by certain vested interest groups. Who are these groups? First and foremost are veterinarians, in general, and veterinarian medical organizations. Second are the local animal control personnel, bureaucrats and politicians. What are their reasons? GREED, POWER AND CONTROL. Both these large powerful interest groups stand to benefit greatly by having rabies mandated by colorable law. Veterinarians receive a large percentage of both their gross income and profit from vaccines given in the office. On average vaccines cost 60 to 95 cents per dose and are charged to the client at $15 to $25 per injection and substantially more in the large cities. Therefore, if veterinarians lobby to have a colorable law passed to give rabies vaccine every year that enhances their financial picture.

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