Many people think that only dogs can get rabies . In fact, cats can also get rabies, and it is quite scary when attacks occur. Today we will take a look at the signals of cat rabies attacks, you may not know them all!
What is rabies?
Rabies is an acute respiratory infectious disease caused by rabies virus . The virus spreads in the human body, causing organ failure throughout the body. Human infection with rabies virus is often caused by biting by the above animals. The incubation period of rabies varies, ranging from several months to more than ten or twenty years!
Four stages of rabies in cats:
Early stage: The cat's early stage of disease is not too obvious, it may give you the feeling that it is sick.
①Mental fatigue
If your cat suddenly becomes very tired and can't get interested in anything you do, just lying there dyingly, very tired, and feeling depressed.
②Extremely hypertensive
If your cat suddenly becomes very excited, extremely crazy than usual, and his eyes are still empty, and no matter how the owner calls, there is no response, it is very likely that he has rabies.
③A bad temper
Cats suffering from rabies may also have bad tempers. The cat's temper is even more abnormal than when you hit it, and his eyes are fierce, which means that you have rabies and it is best to put it in a cage.
④ Loss of appetite
Cats with rabies will have a great decrease in appetite, and they will even hardly eat or drink. They will not be interested in giving their favorite snacks. Please take them to the hospital for examination as soon as possible!
Intermediate stage: Cats are aggressive in the middle stage of disease and cannot be ignored.
Wandering around
Cats will become trance when they are sick and have no idea what they are doing. They will wander around. Even if their owner calls it, they will not respond at all, just like losing their souls.
Unconscious actions
Cats suffer from rabies and their brains seem to be out of control. They always make some very unconscious actions and behaviors without consciousness.
is very indifferent to the owner
If a cat has rabies, he will be very indifferent to the owner and ignore the owner at all. No matter how the owner calls, it seems that he can't hear it. No matter how he tempts it, he will not pay attention to you. He is very indifferent.
has attacks
If your cat attacks you for no reason, it is not the kind of attack you usually play with, but with hatred, it means it is most likely that it is suffering from rabies.
Middle and late stage: The body begins to show obvious signs of disease.
Photophobia feeling water
Cats suffering from rabies are not the kind that they usually take a bath, but they don’t even dare to touch the water they drink. They just hide in the dark and dare not come out. Then you have to pay attention, which means that your cat is most likely to have rabies.
Dropple drooling
Under normal circumstances, cats will not drool too much (except those who drool when sleeping). If your cat suddenly cannot close its mouth, saliva surges and continues to flow out, it is very likely that it is suffering from rabies.
The whole body is twitching, and you cannot walk
Cats have rabies, the body will not be controlled by it at all, and will twitch continuously, and you can't even walk. At this time, the cat may have viruses spread throughout the body and even the brain.
late stage: If a cat has rabies to the later stage, its characteristics are most obvious, and it will cause organ failure and death.
First limbs
Cats at this time are completely out of control, their limbs are already stiff and cannot move at all, as long as they breathe faintly in their mouths.
Difficulty in breathing , foaming at the mouth
If the cat is lying down and has difficulty breathing, it cannot switch to breathing at all, and foaming at the mouth, the cat may be at this stage of viruses spread throughout the body and even the brain, and is in a stage of undoing death.
How to prevent cats from getting rabies:
Don't grow
Long-range cats are prone to infection with rabies virus, because many stray cats carry a large amount of viruses, which are easily contagious.
Getting rabies vaccination on time
Getting rabies vaccination can not only reduce the risk of rabies in cats, but also help protect the human body itself. Many cats will have problems such as listlessness and not eating after receiving vaccine . The owner of does not need to worry too much. In fact, this is a side effect of the vaccine. It is recommended that after the cat is vaccinated, give it some probiotics to condition it. This can improve this problem and also improve the cat's immunity !
Enhance resistance
Cats have strong resistance to better prevent rabies. If you want to enhance cats' resistance, you must start from the diet. It is recommended that pet owners choose a cat food with high protein content to feed it, which is conducive to enhancing the cat's immune system and improves immunity .
Conclusion: Do you understand the cat’s rabies signals?
