If you have been bitten by a dog in California and you’re wondering if the dog will potentially be put away or quarantined, the answer is yes. Legally, all dog bites are required to be reported and the dog has to be quarantined for no less than 10 days to determine whether it is exhibiting signs of a rabies infection or not.
The dog can either be quarantined in the owner’s home if it is determined low risk or quarantined in an animal shelter or veterinarian’s office if considered high risk. If after 10 days it is determined that the dog is indeed showing signs of rabies, it may be euthanized to protect the public from the deadly virus.
