Nowadays, more and more people regard pets as their spiritual sustenance, which is of course understandable. But don't forget, animals are animals after all, and the bacteria and viruses they carry on them are no joke, especially rabies, once infected, the consequences are unimaginable.
According to relevant data, more than 2,000 people die from rabies in China every year, and a large part of them are caused by domestic pet bites. So, for your safety and that of your family, it's important to keep the following in mind:
1.Recognize the ** classification of canine injuries:
Level 1: The dog licked the health without open trauma**. Level 2: After the dog's paw is lightly scratched, there are no scratches of cracking. **Scratched or bitten, multiple ruptures, canine saliva has touched the mucous membranes.
2.Any first-degree, second-degree, ** injury must be dealt with in a timely manner:
Level 1: Rinse the wound with soapy water for at least 15 minutes, then disinfect with iodophor or alcohol. Level 2: Rinse the wound with soapy water for at least 15 minutes, then disinfect with iodophor or alcohol, and get the rabies vaccine immediately. **Immediately rinse the wound with soapy water for at least 15 minutes, then disinfect with iodophor or alcohol, and get the rabies vaccine and rabies antibody immediately. 3.Prevent rabies at the source
Choose regular channels to buy pets and take them to vaccinate regularly. Do not come into contact with stray animals, especially wild dogs. Don't tease strange pets, especially pets that are behaving abnormally. 4.Rabies is not allowed**, once infected, the consequences are extremely serious:
Rabies is a fatal infectious disease, and once it occurs, there is almost no chance of **. Patients experience symptoms such as fever, headache, muscle weakness, and eventually death due to respiratory failure.
So, friends, it's okay to have a pet, but be sure to stay safe! Don't put yourself and your family in danger because of a moment of negligence.
Finally, a reminder for you:
Having a pet is not a whim, but a long-term responsibility.
If you don't have enough time and energy to take care of your pets, don't take them home easily.