Cat rabies (a deadly virus that threatens human and animal health)

Rabies is a fatal disease caused by virus, which can affect the central nervous system of people and animals. In these infected individuals, the virus will enter the body through saliva and multiply in the nervous system. Once symptoms appear, rabies is almost incurable. Although rabies has been controlled worldwide, it still poses a threat, especially in some developing countries and rural areas.

What is cat rabies?

Cat rabies refers to the infection and spread of rabies in cats. Cats are one of the common hosts of rabies, and the transmission risk of cat rabies to humans and other animals is also high. Cat rabies is mainly transmitted through cat saliva, such as bites or scratches of infected cats, or contact with cat saliva through damaged skin and mucosa.

Symptoms of rabies in cats

The symptoms of cat rabies can be divided into two stages: prodromal stage and rabies stage. The prodromal period usually lasts 1 to 3 days, and cats will show abnormal behavior, anxiety, fear and sensitivity to touch. Symptoms of rabies include aggression, biting, mania, spasm and paralysis. The course of the disease usually leads to death within 2 to 7 days.

Measures to prevent rabies in cats

One of the most effective measures to prevent rabies in cats is vaccination. Vaccines can provide long-term immune protection and reduce the risk of rabies infection in cats. The rabies vaccine for cats is usually vaccinated at a young age and given a booster shot after one year old. After vaccination, cats should be vaccinated regularly to maintain immunity.

In addition to vaccination, the following measures can also help prevent rabies from spreading in cats:

Avoid contact with wild animals: Cats contact with wild animals will increase the risk of rabies. Try to avoid letting cats move freely outdoors, especially in areas with high prevalence.

Limit the contact range of cats: cats outdoors should have a fixed range of activities and should not contact other unvaccinated animals.

Pay attention to the cat's behavior changes: if the cat has abnormal behavior or symptoms, such as bite, increased aggression, etc., it is necessary to seek medical advice in time.

Educate the public: improve the public's knowledge and understanding of cat rabies, and publicize vaccination and preventive measures.