What if my dog or cat is unvaccinated for rabies?
If an unvaccinated dog or cat bites someone, an officer will order that the animal be quarantined for a period of at least 10 days after the bite. The "officer" can be a public health official, a law enforcement officer, a DNR game warden or a humane officer.

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1. What happens if my dog or cat bites someone?
2. What if my dog or cat is unvaccinated for rabies?
3. What if my dog or cat is current on the rabies vaccination?
4. Why is the 10-day quarantine and observation period necessary?
5. What if I fail to comply with the quarantine requirements?