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Rabies is a life-threatening viral disease that can be fatal if not detected very early. The possibility of survival after infection is low.
Rabies is almost always transmitted through a bite of an infected animal. The rabies virus is highly concentrated in saliva making it extremely easy to become infected once bitten.
Common carriers of rabies are, bats, raccoons, skunks and cattle.
Rabies can be prevented by vaccinating your pets with a rabies vaccine.
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Fast Facts
- Causes inflammation of the brain
- Normally transmitted through a bite
- First signs of rabies: Chewing the bite area, loss of appetite, and subtle behavior changes
- Incubation period: 1-3 months after infected
- World Rabies Day is September 8
- Over 27,000 cases of rabies are reported annually and over 31,000 cases were reported in humans
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Symptom Stages
- Stage 1:
- Local irritation at the entry site
- Fever
- Mellow demeanour
- Dilated pupils
- Slow eye reflexes
- Sound or pitch of bark or meow may be altered
- This stage lasts 2-3 days
- Stage 2:
- Aggression
- Hiding in corners
- Incoordination
- Disorientation
- Hyperaesthesia
- Seizures
- Increased salivation
- This stages lasts up to 1 week
- Stage 3:
- Paralysis
- Paryngeal paralysis
- Difficulty swallowing
- Excessive salivation
- Respiratory failure
- Coma
- Death
- This stage lasts 2-4 days
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Puppies can't get a rabies shot until they are 5months old, the WHS and MADAC use the wrong Terminolgy for the Staffordshire Terrier!
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Apparently I've caught a virus that turns one's eyes into exploding Death Stars. My right looks like it has rabies.
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@MzHenNey if a raccon comes out in the daytime it has rabies! U betta run
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@suyenpang Ooh...cat lover. Do cats get rabies? Watch out..hehe
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