The Clinical Signs and Diagnosis Of Rabies In Cats

The topic of this video is rabies in cats. We hope that after watching this video you can identify the signs of a rabid cat. Understanding rabies in cats is very important to protect our families. One of the signs of a rabid cat is changes in behavior. Rabies signs in cats also include paralysis. The rabies symptoms in cats vary depending on the disease stage. Sudden death is one of the clinical signs in cats. A cat with rabies represents a dangerous situation for your family. Rabies infected cats are usually kept outdoors. One of the rabies in cat symptoms is aggression. The rabies in cat signs needs evaluation by a veterinarian. The rabies virus in cats can be prevented by routine vaccinations. The symptoms of rabies in cats can be confused with other disease processes. A rabid cat represents a danger to the community in general. Feline rabies is a zoonotic disease.

Rabies in cats is a preventable disease. The routes of transmission of the rabies virus includes bites and exposure to saliva. The classic signs of rabies in cats includes changes in behavior, lethargy and anorexia. Unvaccinated cats are at the highest risk for rabies infection. A feral cat can be the reservoir host for the rabies virus. There is no test to diagnose rabies in live animals. The direct fluorescent antibody test is the accurate test for diagnosis of rabies in cats. There is no treatment for rabies in cats. Your veterinarian can recommend the most appropriate revaccination schedule using a licensed rabies vaccine. A rabies booster vaccine is recommended one year after the first dose of receiving a licensed rabies vaccine. If you see a wild animal acting strangely you should contact the local animal control officers. If your cat is bitten by a wild animal acting strangely, the local animal control officers should discuss with you the protocols for quarantine and euthanasia.

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