FWIW - over 45 years on my parents' farm, there were numerous verified rabid skinks and raccoons in the "common areas", but none of the many un-rabies-vaccinated (mostly tame) cats ever contracted the disease. Also never heard neighbors, relatives or acquaintances - whose farm cats generally never saw a vet - talk about cats with rabies, either.
So, 'am wondering how many cases of feline rabies there actually are because cats may be smart enough and more able (by climbing, jumping, running, hiding and squeezing through small places) to get away from aggressive or strange-acting rabid animals, whereas other animals, like dogs, may be more likely to interact with them(?)
FWIW - over 45 years on my parents' farm, there were numerous verified rabid skinks and raccoons in the "common areas", but none of the many un-rabies-vaccinated (mostly tame) cats ever contracted the disease. Also never heard neighbors, relatives or acquaintances - whose farm cats generally never saw a vet - talk about cats with rabies, either.
So, 'am wondering how many cases of feline rabies there actually are because cats may be smart enough and more able (by climbing, jumping, running, hiding and squeezing through small places) to get away from aggressive or strange-acting rabid animals, whereas other animals, like dogs, may be more likely to interact with them(?)