The rabies virus is dangerous because effective methods of treating this most dangerous disease do not exist. Single cases of recovery of a person or an animal are unique. It is absolutely impossible to determine when a noticeable symptom begins to appear in a sick cat, since the incubation period for different animals has a different duration. It all depends on the method of infection, the amount of infection that has got into the blood.
How does infection with rabies occur?
It is believed that the further the wound from the bite from the head, the longer the incubation period will be for the diseased animal. It all starts with malaise, muscle pain, fever, nausea or cough, as well as other symptoms that strongly resemble an ordinary cold. The place of infection begins to become inflamed, the cat will feel discomfort, burning, itching, will begin to refuse to eat. Her behavior will change greatly.
In the case when the vaccination against rabies was not done on time, the course of the illness always leads to one sad result. In the case when the infected animal bitten your cat heavily, the wounds were deep, a violent form of rabies, lasting about three days, is possible. The diseased animal becomes obtrusive, climbs to the owner, loses, the loss of appetite can be replaced by the fact that it starts to gnaw everything (carpet, chair legs, floor). Then the cat begins to suffer from diarrhea and vomiting.
Everything becomes clear with the onset of the second stage, characterized by a strong salivation and manic behavior, which is a visiting card of rabies. In this state, the cat is able to attack their loved ones, scratching and biting even the beloved mistress. Often pets run away from home and attack the surrounding people, cats or dogs.
Everything ends badly at the onset of the third stage, when in just two days a patient is stricken with paralysis, spasms, severe convulsions and imminent death. Sometimes there is an atypical form of this terrible disease, in which at times there is a noticeable improvement. But this is only the appearance of recovery, the result will still be sad, but the disease itself will last somewhat longer than usual.
Do you vaccinate cats?
No matter how much you try to protect your pet from stray animals or rodents, and to exclude the possibility of an accidental collision with them is still impossible. Even if you live not in a village, but in an urban apartment, the cat always remains a cat. She can run out of the window or encounter a virus carrier on the landing. All excuses come from laziness or the desire to save some money. But the danger of losing your favorite cat or catching yourself is so great that the debate on whether a vaccine is needed from rabies to a cat or not is absolutely meaningless.
When should I vaccinate cats?
Vaccination for babies is carried out from three months of age. But it should be done only if the animal is healthy and precautionary measures against worms have been carried out. It is recommended to abstain from vaccination of kittens during the period of changing teeth. When to vaccinate against rabies to adult cats? This event should be held annually. Exception is made to pregnant animals and nursing mothers, they are transferred to a later procedure.
What vaccinations are needed for cats?
From a good vaccination no animal should be ill. The vaccine against rabies contains "dead" viruses, unable to reproduce. Now most often use drugs Nobivak Rabies, Rabikan, Leukorifelin and others. Many veterinarians practice with the rabies vaccine the administration of diphenhydramine or another antihistamine drug. This helps to avoid unwanted allergic reactions. Also, do not forget that in addition to rabies, there are other dangerous diseases - rhinotracheitis, chlamydia, panleukopenia, calciviroz . A timely three- or four-component vaccine helps to avoid this disaster.