Which species is most likely to get rabies?

• A. Cattle
• B. Pigs
• C. Felines
• D. Dogs

Answer: (C)

Rabies risk hinges on exposure to an infected animal, especially the wild or stray animals that serve as virus reservoirs and frequently bite other animals. Domestic cats often roam outdoors and come into contact with wildlife such as bats, foxes, or raccoons, which increases their chance of a bite and transmission. Additionally, cats are sometimes not vaccinated or have less consistent vaccination coverage than dogs in some settings, raising their infection risk when exposure occurs. Cattle and pigs are typically kept on farms with limited wildlife contact and stronger biosecurity, which lowers their likelihood of acquiring rabies. Dogs are also common hosts, but vaccination and controlled care in many areas reduce their risk relative to cats in this scenario. So, the combination of outdoor roaming and more variable vaccination makes felines the most likely among these options to contract rabies.