Animals are adorable creatures and you cannot help but cuddle them, particularly the ones that you rarely see from where you live. One of the best things to enjoy during a trip or while travelling is when you get to meet different kinds of animals in a zoo or in national parks where you get the chance to pet and be with the animals in close contact. The problem that arises, although rarely in parks, is when they bite you. They are lovable creatures but it is another story when you are scratched or bitten by them. There are diseases that they carry that can be deadly to your health such as rabies. When you travel, even to a place you are familiar with, never try to pet an animal that you are unfamiliar with, even with pets.
While certain countries require pet owners to have their pets vaccinated since it is in the law, this may not be the case in other countries where laws are loosely followed. Amongst the animals that are really a threat to travelers are cats and dogs since they are able to carry rabies with them, mostly on dogs. Rabies is a deadly disease known to human and may kill its host slowly. So the only way to prevent such things from happening to you is to avoid being licked, scratched or bitten by any animal that you encounter.
When you are bitten, scratched or licked by an unfamiliar animal, immediately wash the area with antibacterial soap and water then afterwards seek medical attention. You should not delay this matter as it is your health at risk. Rabies, common amongst animals is always deadly and fatal once the person exposed to it is not given the right shots for prevention. Depending on countries, there will be medical aid that are complete and can attend to the patient while others do not have it readily, especially at rural areas or far from the main city.
Rabies vaccination is available for every traveler, and most likely so recommended for travelers. These vaccination shots are highly recommended for travelers staying at a longer time at places with high risk, getting involved mostly with outdoor activities like caving or camping when it is highly likely for travelers to encounter various kinds of animals, people in which their jobs always exposes them to risk such as wildlife personnel or veterinarians and children, who love playing with animals.