Although domestic cats are less likely to carry rabies virus than wild cats, domestic cats are still at risk of being infected with rabies virus, and seemingly healthy cats may also carry rabies virus.
China is an epidemic area of rabies. Dogs are the main animals that spread rabies virus, which is caused by the bite of sick dogs. In particular, dogs that have not been vaccinated against rabies are a minority. However, if the skin mucosa bitten, scratched or regretted by a cat is contaminated by the cat's saliva, it may carry rabies virus. Even within 24 hours, it is necessary to vaccinate as soon as possible.
If the wound is deep, it needs to be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected. For cats, the owner must take the front wheel of the cat letter and get rabies vaccine on time to reduce the chance of carrying rabies virus in the cat and ensure the safety of the owner and the cat.
What are the symptoms of rabies in cats?
The symptoms of rabies in cats can be divided into the following four stages:
Early stage: cats may have abnormal behaviors, such as fatigue or hyperactivity, which are manifested by sudden changes in temper or living habits.
Mid-term: at this time, the cat may wander around, move unconsciously, be indifferent to its owner, and have a slight breathing sound like hehe.
End stage: At this time, cats are afraid of water, sound, light and some peculiar smells, and their muscles will spasm and salivate. Most cats in this issue are aggressive.
Death: At this time, the spirit gradually turns into a state of inhibition, with stiff limbs, difficulty breathing, foaming at the mouth, and systemic organ failure and death.