Rabies is an infectious disease caused by the rabies virus, which can infect all mammals, but is most common in dogs. Dogs infected with rabies can become aggressive. They will show aggression towards all creatures in their environment, and rabies is a fatal disease that can cause dogs to die if measures are not taken in time. Therefore, it is important to understand the symptoms of rabies and what measures to prevent it. Today, Pointe will popularize some rabies-related knowledge for everyone.
1. Symptoms of rabies infection in dogs.
1.Symptoms of euphoria: including aggression, fear, agitation, bloodlust, growling, etc.
2.Sensory disturbances: including numbness, tingling, itching, and discomfort.
3.Rabies edema: commonly found in the dog's mouth and throat, causing difficulty breathing and swallowing.
4.Impaired consciousness: including coma and fainting.
2. How to deal with a dog infected with rabies.
1.Quarantine dogs: Rabies is a contagious disease and dogs should be isolated immediately to prevent it from spreading to other animals or humans.
2.Seek veterinary help: Contact a veterinarian immediately and take your dog for diagnosis and**. Your dog may be given a rabies immune globulin (HRG) or rabies vaccine.
3.Take personal precautions: Rabies is transmitted through bites or contact with viral liquids, and contact with dogs should be avoided as much as possible. If exposed, wash the wound immediately with soap and water and seek medical help.
4.Report outbreaks: Rabies is a major public health problem and should be reported immediately to your local health department. They will arrange for relevant personnel to investigate the outbreak and take the necessary measures to prevent the spread of the epidemic.
3. How to prevent dogs from being infected with rabies.
1.Avoid contact with wild animals: Rabies is mainly transmitted by wild animals, and dogs should be avoided as much as possible.
2.Regular check-ups: Take your dog to the veterinarian regularly to make sure they are healthy.
3.Pay attention to your dog's behavior: If you notice your dog behaving strangely, you should seek veterinary help immediately.
4.Keep the environment clean: Clean your dog's breeding area frequently to prevent the spread of the virus.
5.Get regular vaccinations: It's important to keep your dogs up to date with their rabies vaccine, as the protective effect of the vaccine wanes over time.
Pointe reminds: After a dog is infected with rabies, symptoms usually appear within 2 to 10 days, and if the dog has rabies-related symptoms, you should seek veterinary help immediately. In addition, for rabies, prevention is better than **, so regular rabies vaccination is very important!