Well since dear little Harry left I have been bitten 7 times by flies and mosquitoes down by the stream. It makes me more appreciative of what Bats can do in one night.
I think you are right about the fear of Rabies outweighing the actual risk. I contribute to a worldwide dogs' health forum, and we constantly get terrified questions from people who are getting scared of even dogs' saliva! One person in the US was bitten by his own -well cared for- puppy playing with him. He was scrubbing his hands endlessly, couldn't sleep for worry, and no doubt was avoiding the poor little pup, who didn't know what it had done wrong.
While we all have to be careful of Rabies, paranoia can overtake good sense.
I think you are right about the fear of Rabies outweighing the actual risk. I contribute to a worldwide dogs' health forum, and we constantly get terrified questions from people who are getting scared of even dogs' saliva! One person in the US was bitten by his own -well cared for- puppy playing with him. He was scrubbing his hands endlessly, couldn't sleep for worry, and no doubt was avoiding the poor little pup, who didn't know what it had done wrong.
While we all have to be careful of Rabies, paranoia can overtake good sense.
