Contrary to what many think, rabies is not completely eradicated in Brazil, the disease, also called rabies, is transmitted by a virus of the genus Lyssavirus and is a zoonosis, a disease that is transmitted to humans by wild animals, even dogs and cats.
Isolated cases of rabies in humans have increased in recent months and can be fatal if not discovered in time and precautions are not taken, rabies in animals is incurable and fatal in 100% of cases, so the prevention method through the Rabies Vaccine is extremely important.
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Rabies is a disease caused by the extremely deadly Lyssavirus virus, meaning there is no cure.The virus only affects mammals, including dogs, cats, bats, raccoons, ferrets, foxes and skunks.Dogs and cats are pets, they are considered pets.accidental hosts, like humans, so it is unlikely that the virus will be eradicated from the wild, as they are among wild animals like those mentioned above, and as the number of abandonments and stray dogs and cats increases, the more difficult it is to completely eradicate the virus from urban areas, especially the areas more isolated or far from large hospitals and infectious disease centers , because these are places where these dogs and stray cats end up in contact with infected wild animals., lizards and other reptiles and fish do not transmit rabies.
The virus is highly contagious and can be transmitted through blood contact, mainly through saliva or secretions, i.e. through bites and even scratches, from infected animals.After infection, it may take up to 2 months for symptoms to appear, as the virus may remain incubated until it begins to replicate, triggering symptoms.
The disease has distinct stages and can manifest in different ways, which can lead to different symptoms.Symptoms of canine rabies include:
It is always important to be aware of the onset of symptoms to prevent an animal from infecting other animals and humans.Unfortunately, there is no cure.
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Because the disease is fatal and incurable, the vaccine is the only safe and effective way to prevent the rabies virus.Vaccination against rabies should be done in dogs, and also in cats, in the first 3 months of the puppy’s life, because before that, your immune system is not prepared to receive the vaccine and therefore the vaccine will not have the desired effect, that is, the animal is exposed, and it is as if it has not received it.
For more information on the vaccination protocol and more information on vaccinations and when to vaccinate your pet, see the Animal Expert dog vaccination schedule.
It is important to note that only healthy animals should receive a vaccine, so your trusted veterinarian will examine your puppy before applying for a vaccine.
From 3 months of the life of the puppy, in most vaccines, revaccination is annual and the animal is immunized from 21 days after application.
However, rabies vaccination protocols can vary from lab to lab, depending on how they are produced and the technology involved in their manufacture.
According to the laboratory, some recommend annual rabies vaccines and after 21 days of application, the animal is completely immune to the virus.Others last for 2 years, performing a first vaccination when the dog or cat is a puppy from 3 months, and revaccination is done every two years.Others, such as Nobivac Rabies, from MSD Animal last 3 years, so the recommended revaccination protocol is every three years.
As there are other variants in rabies vaccination protocols, depending on the laboratory and vaccine chosen, always consult your veterinarian about when to return for revaccination and guide your pet’s vaccine portfolio.
In order for your pet to receive vaccination, you must first pass a veterinary consultation, as only 100% healthy animals can be vaccinated, nor is it allowed to vaccinate pregnant females or animals that have recently dewormed against rabies.The protocol was at least 1 month before the vaccine was applied.
Some scientific research has shown that one of the vaccines that causes the most side effects in dogs and cats is the rabies vaccine, although this is not common, the manifestation of these side effects of the rabies vaccine may include:
These are normal side effects that should go away in a few days. In case of nodules and pain at the application site, a compress with a bag of warm water should be applied.
The most serious side effects are not normal and if the animal has difficulty breathing with coughing, suffocation or shortness of breath, skin allergies with redness and itching and allergic reactions such as swelling of the face, consult a veterinarian immediately as your dog may have an anaphylactic reaction.allergic reaction, that is, an allergic reaction in which the body reacts against itself by attacking its own red blood cells.Although it’s an extremely rare condition, seek medical attention right away.
Research also notes that young dogs, spayed dogs and dogs over 7 years of age are more sensitive to the side effects of the anti-arabic vaccine, but ensure that the vaccine is safe for our animals.
There is no difference in quality between the imported vaccine and the domestic vaccine, experts say that the efficacy is the same, because what will determine the effectiveness of a vaccine is how it is stored and applied, however, to supply the market today, most of the rabies vaccines found in Brazil come from the United States, which may end up having an impact on cost.
What is the price of the canine rabies vaccine? At present, the application of a rabies vaccine in small and medium clinics in large cities costs between 40 and 50 reais, and generally includes consultation and application by a veterinarian.
To eradicate canine rabies in Brazil, governments in major capitals and cities are implementing free rabies vaccination campaigns, during which guardians can bring their dogs and cats to rabies for free, however, because the vaccine is administered by veterinary nurses and the number the number of animals to receive the vaccine is generally large , there is no time to make a thorough evaluation to verify that the animal is 100% healthy before receiving the vaccine, so it is up to the guardian to observe the animal, and not to vaccinate it if it feels that it is sick, as well as should not vaccinate the puppies before the 3 months and the pregnant females.
This article is for informational purposes only, in Animal Expert.com.br we cannot prescribe veterinary treatments or make any kind of diagnosis.We suggest that you take your pet to the vet in case of any ailment or discomfort.
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