Cat Diseases - Rabies

A viral and fatal disease transmitted

primarily through a bite of an infected

animal.

SYMPTOMS

When reaching the brain, the

virus causes an inflammation of

the encephalon.

Early in the disease the

cat is hiding in dark places,

getting scared to any

stimulus.

As the disease progresses he

displays behaviors

such as nervousness.

Convulsions, Desorientation.

Convulsions, Desorientation.

Excesive salivation

or aggressiveness

.

TREATMENT

Most infected cats die within a few days.

There´s no treatment

for this disease.

Any human handling a sick cat can get rabies.

So if that´s your case, you

should see your doctor urgently for immediate treatment.

PREVENTION

Vaccination provides excellent

protection.

It should be started at 3 months old, followed by

annual revaccination.

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