Rabies is often associated with dogs, but cats can also be affected and even transmit this disease to humans.
Although rarer in cats, rabies is equally worrying because, once contracted, it is incurable and the animal dies in a short time.
- If you want to know more about this disease that affects mammals.
- Including humans.
- What symptoms cats have and how long an angry cat lives.
- Read this Animal Expert article.
Rabies comes from the Latin rabidus meaning crazy, a name that is due to the characteristic appearance of the rabid animal that salivates and is aggressive, is an infectious and zoonotic disease (which can be transmitted to humans) caused by a virus affecting the central area.nervous system that spreads and accumulates in large amounts in the salivary glands causing excessive production of contagious saliva.
It is transmitted mainly by the bite of an infected animal during a fight and also, but not so often, by scraping and licking open wounds or mucous membranes such as the mouth and eyes.
Today, it decreases in dogs and cats, as well as humans due to vaccination campaigns, however, existing figures remain a concern and have increased, mainly in wild animals, where bats stand out, where the number of infected animals is increasing in Brazil.and, more recently, in badgers.
Rabies is incurable and, in the vast majority of cases, causes the death of the infected cat, so it is best to prevent.To do this, you must follow the vaccination protocol developed by your trusted veterinarian, be careful when your cat goes out to fight (because it is the main source of contagion) or when approaching wild animals such as bats.How long does a cat live when it gets rabies?To answer this question, we’ll explain a little bit how the disease works and evolves.
During the bite, the virus in saliva enters and enters the muscles and tissues and multiplies in place.The virus then spreads through the surrounding structures and moves to the nearest nerve tissue because it has an affinity for nerve fibers (it’s neurotropic).and does not use blood as a route of dissemination.
The disease has several stages
The most common symptoms of rabies in cats, but not all do occur, include:
These signs can be confused with other neurological diseases, and it is therefore always essential to consult a veterinarian if your pet has any of these symptoms or if you suspect that your cat has access to the street and has been involved in fights.
This disease is incurable and euthanasia may be the only option because, once contracted, it is very fast, irreversible and fatal for cats.
The duration of the incubation phase varies because it depends on the location and severity of the bite, for example, a deeper or more localized arm will be faster to show symptoms than a more superficial leg or leg.In cats, this period varies from 14 to 60 days and in young people can be even shorter.
The life expectancy of an angry cat is relatively short, the duration between the phases described above may vary from cat to cat, but once it reaches the central nervous system and symptoms appear, the disease progresses rapidly and death occurs in 7 to 10 days.
Usually, an animal suspected of having rabies, that is, with suggestive signs of rabies, is quarantined for observation for 10 days, if at the end of these days the animal is well and without other symptoms, is supposed to have no rabies.
If you suspect that your cat has been infected, take it to your veterinarian to isolate it to prevent the spread of other cats and minimize their suffering.
It is important, if possible, to identify the aggressor to be quarantined for observed and not to infect other animals or humans.
This article is for informational purposes only, in Animal Expert.com.br we cannot prescribe veterinary treatments or make any type of diagnosis, we suggest that you take your pet to the veterinarian in case of any condition or discomfort.
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