About Rabies In Jack Russell Dogs
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I can vividly remember when Dref, one of our neighbor's Jack Russell dogs was ill of rabies. My mom kept on reminding me and my brother not to go out because we might be attacked by the Jack Russell in case he's on the loose. I was terrified though I really don't know everything about rabies. All I know is that, a person affected with rabies will possibly die if not cured immediately.
Rabies, also known as hydrophobia, is a viral disease affecting warm blooded animals. This disease affects the nervous system causing encephalitis or inflammation of the brain. Rabies carrier virus is spread through saliva from the bite of an infected animal. The disease is very fatal when transmitted to humans.
The disease affects not just dogs but other animals such as bats, monkeys, raccoons, foxes, skunks, cattle and wolves. Other means in which this disease can be transmitted is through aerosol, transplant surgery and in rare cases, through kisses.
The virus, through bite will then enter the peripheral nervous system then travels along the nerves moving towards the central nervous system. Do not wait for the virus to reach the brain because when it does, it will quickly lead into encephalitis. There is also the possibility of inflammation of the spinal cord which may lead to myelitis.
As what my mother said many years ago, this disease is incurable and will lead to death. Well, she is right because there is still no known treatment once the disease develops in humans.
There may be no known treatment for rabies but surely there are ways to prevent this. Vaccination is one of the most widely used preventive measures when talking about rabies. An animal should have his dose of anti-rabies vaccination at a proper age. Coordinate with your veterinarian for the anti-rabies vaccination of your Jack Russell dogs. To prevent rabies in people, contact with animals, especially wild animals should be avoided.
Rabies infection can be a very serious problem but when caution and prevention is taken, there is no way you and your dog will endure this problem.
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Richard Cussons is a writer and a dog expert. He has created articles concerning different breeds of dogs. Want to find out more concerning Jack Russell training? Check out this site dedicated to Jack Russell Terriers.
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