
24/07/2025
🦇 Bats & Cats: What You Need to Know About Rabies Risk 🐾
Washington’s bats may be small and helpful, but they can also carry rabies—a deadly virus that can be transmitted to pets, even indoor-only cats.
❗Even a bat flying into your home through a chimney, crack, or catio can put your pet at risk. And because bat bites can go unnoticed, any suspected contact should be taken seriously.
👉 If a bat gets into your home:
✅ Do NOT release or dispose of it
✅ Contact your Local Health Jurisdiction immediately
✅ Call your vet ASAP even if your cat is vaccinated
Most emergency vet clinics do not carry rabies vaccines, so it’s best to schedule with your primary vet right away.
Let’s keep our pets (and families) safe! 💜 Share this with your fellow feline owners!