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Cat Rabies Symptoms And Signs

When you have a cat that lives outside you need to make sure that you are giving them their proper shots. This will keep them safe from many diseases including cat rabies.

By: Naomi West
Category: Pets:Cats
Posted: Nov 30, 2008
Updated: Nov 30, 2008
Views: 310


Those who have cats or any other type of pet need to make sure that they give them the proper treatment and vaccinations that will keep not only them - but also you safe. Cats that live outside are more likely to catch some of the more deadlier diseases then those that live indoors.

That is why you need to be on the outlook for any strange behavior that your cat might be experiencing. One of the many diseases that they could contract from other animals is rabies. Rabies is a disease that occurs when a virus is attacking an animals’ brain. In most cases this disease is fatal.

The first phase will last 2 to 3 days before the second phase kicks in. During the second phase or “excitatory” phase there will be an exaggerated response to any type of stimulus. The cat will have unusual changes in what they eat. They will also try to eat sticks, stones, and other inedible objects.

You will notice that they are walking around aimlessly and try to hurt itself. This is when they begin to fully express an aggressive behavior towards people and other animals. Seizures may also occur.

The symptoms of <a href="http://www.painreliefforcats.com/symptoms-of-cat-rabies. ... rabies</a> may stop there or continue to the third stage. During the third stage is the “dumb” form. During this time the cat will become depressed by laying down with its mouth open wide and its tongue sticking out. After this paralysis will spread throughout its whole body.

In order to prevent this and to keep your cat safe from this deadly disease you should vaccinate them. Rabies vaccines are safe and work well. In fact many laws require that your cat have them so that they do not spread it if they catch it. Cats will usually get the vaccine when they are three or four months old.

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