By Sara Schweiger
A pet with rabies is one of the most tragic and hopeless situations. Thankfully, it is preventable. As a pet owner, you need to understand that once your pet has rabies, he will suffer certain death.
Once the rabies virus is carried through the animal's blood, it will grow in the muscle tissues. It can go undetected for weeks or months. During its latent period, the companion animal will still appear healthy and will not show any signs of infection. The rabies virus can be transmitted by an infected animal through their bites.
The Early Symptoms Of Rabies
The early symptoms of this virus tend to be very subtle. It can last for 2 to 3 days. As a pet owner, you should watch out for the following red flags:
- Sudden change in the pet's behavior
- Change in the tone of bark- if you have a dog
- Fever
- Loss of appetite
Mad Dog Syndrome
This is the second phase of infection which usually lasts about 2-4 days. An infected canine may suddenly attack any moving object, person, or another animal. If the dog is put in a cage, he will start chewing the wire even if it breaks his teeth, or he might try to bite the hand outside the cage. An infected feline will suddenly bite, attack, or scratch. Here are other signs:
- Dilated pupils
- Disorientation
- Constant growling or barking
- Irritability
- Aggression
- Seizures
- Trembling and uncoordinated muscle movement
The third and final state of infection will again last for 2-4 days. The initial symptoms may include choking, dropping of the lower jaw, and inability to swallow water, drooling, or foaming of saliva.
How To Protect Your Pet From The Rabies Virus?
There are a lot of ways to protect your pet from this deadly virus. First of all, you need to bring your companion animal to his veterinarian on a regular basis. He should also receive rabies vaccinations. Make sure his vaccinations are up-to-date.
The next thing you need to do is to make sure that you control your pets. Keep other cats or dogs away from your pet to reduce the risk of getting infected. This is especially true for stray animals because they may not be properly cared for or may not have been vaccinated regularly. It is also advisable to immediately inform animal control if you find stray animals in your neighborhood. These animals may not be vaccinated or may be currently ill.
The author of this post encourages her readers to find out more about the rabies virus and how to protect their family and pets. She alsorecommends bringing their pets to Miami Animal Hospital for regular veterinary check-ups.
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