Ferret with rabies?

Question

Ive always wondered, do ferrets carry the rabies disease? 
If not, how do ferrets catch rabies?
Im worried because my pet ferret just left a nasty scratch on my arm. My ferret never goes outside and is kept indoors at all times. Please help. Shes not vaccinated because ive heard they can have nasty reactions to the shot.

Answer

For a animal to get rabies,it has to be exposed to the rabies virus from an infected animal.
The animal would show signs of rabies within 9days or 3-8 weeks.
Of course ferrets can get rabies,thats why they should get vaccined.

Answer

Ferrets do not carry rabies. They only get rabies if they are exposed and bitten by a rabid animal.
Where you keep your little slinky bean inside it has no chance of being bit by a rabid animal- meaning your ferret does not have rabies.
They ONLY contract rabies if they are BITTEN by another animal that has rabies.
As for the vacation part.
It is up to you if you vaccinate, many ferret parents don't.
Personally, my ferret is not vacinated against it due to i always keep her inside. And also because i had a male who was her litter mate, and i vaccinated him against rabies... sadly, within 30 minutes he was convulsing and having seizures. His throat swelled up and his heart gave out...
Seeing as my little girl is from the same litter, i fear she'll have the same reaction. So I understand you on that.

Answer

You really need to take your ferret to the vet and have the vet give you the correct facts.

Answer

It spreads through contact so they have to get it from an animal with rabies. Ferrets can and should be vaccinated against rabies.

Ferret with rabies?

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