Rabies is practically a 100% fatal disease one the symptoms appear in a patient. Hence, It is important that the lifesaving rabies prophylaxis is given soon after a dog bite/rabies exposure. The dog bite victims are often confused and come to the doctors with various myths widely prevalent in the society. They are usually in a state of shock / anxiety and apprehension and have lot of doubts about treatment including dietary restrictions. often they come with various types of local applications to the dog rabies immunoglobulins, often their shortages in the market and many treatment regimens pose problems to the treating physician. This Pocket book provides an up to date overview of the disease and guide to its prevention and control to an otherwise busy medical practitioner. The book also gives a simple summary of rabies in animals and its relations to human rabies and prevention. Thus, the book is of help even to veterinary practitioners who deal with pet dogs and be able to correctly advise the owners of these animals about rabies prophylaxis and control. The book provides a quick reference to the problem of rabies and its prevention and control in India in academic institutions.