About Rabies
The ten-day observation method is recommended by the World Health Organization as a way to prevent rabies. If a person is bitten or scratched by a suspected rabid animal (such as a dog or cat), the animal should be confined and observed for ten days. In rabies-endemic areas, vaccination should be administered before observation. If the animal does not show signs of illness or die within ten days, it can be confirmed that the animal did not have rabies, and the person bitten can be 100% assured they were not exposed to rabies.
Additionally, for those in rabies-endemic areas, we still advise seeking medical attention immediately. For domesticated pet cats that do not have a history of living outdoors or partially outdoors, the chance of rabies infection is nearly zero. Therefore, there is no need to worry if you are scratched by a household pet cat.