About Rabies In Jack Russell Dogs
Richard Cussons
I can vividly remember when Dref, one of our neighbor's Jack Russell dogs was ill of rabies. My mom kept on reminding me and my brother not to go out because we might be attacked by the Jack Russell in case he's on the loose. I was terrified though I really don't know everything about rabies. All I know is that, a person affected with rabies will possibly die if not cured immediately.
Also called hydrophobia, rabies is a viral disease affecting warm blooded animals. This disease targets the nervous system causes encephalitis or inflammation of the brain. The virus is spread through saliva from the bite of an infected animal. The disease is proven very dangerous once transmitted to humans.
Other animals such as bats, monkeys, raccoons, foxes, skunks, cattle and wolves can also be affected with rabies. This disease can also be transmitted through aerosol, transplant surgery and in some cases through kisses.
After the bite from an infected animal, the virus will then enter the peripheral nervous system traveling along the nerves moving towards the central nervous system. When the virus reaches the brain, encephalitis will occur as well inflammation of the spinal cord which may lead to myelitis.
Well, my mom is right. This disease is impossible to treat once it penetrates the body. Death is usually the result.
There may be no known treatment for rabies but surely there are ways to prevent this. Vaccination is one of the most widely used preventive measures when talking about rabies. An animal should have his dose of anti-rabies vaccination at a proper age. Coordinate with your veterinarian for the anti-rabies vaccination of your Jack Russell dogs. To prevent rabies in people, contact with animals, especially wild animals should be avoided.
Rabies is a major health problem. Caution and prevention should be taken to prevent suffering from this disease.
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