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About Rabies In Jack Russell Dogs
Many years ago, Derf, one of our neighbor's Jack Russell dogs was affected with rabies. Upon knowing the news, my mom never failed to remind us not to go out or go somewhere near the dog. She said that death is at hand once a person is affected with the virus causing disease.
Many years ago, Derf, one of our neighbor’s Jack Russell dogs was affected with rabies. Upon knowing the news, my mom never failed to remind us not to go out or go somewhere near the dog. She said that death is at hand once a person is affected with the virus causing disease.
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 are also affected with this disease. This disease can also be transmitted through other means such as aerosol, transplant surgery and in rare cases, through kisses.
The virus, through bite will then enter the peripheral nervous system then travels along the nerves moving towards the central nervous system. Do not wait for the virus to reach the brain because when it does, it will quickly lead into encephalitis. There is also the possibility of 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 proven treatment to cure rabies but this can be prevented. Make sure that your dog has completed his required dose of anti-rabies vaccination. Ask your vet for more information about anti-rabies vaccination of your Jack Russell dogs. To prevent rabies in people, contact with animals, especially wild animals should be avoided.
Success in rabies treatment is rare so we should always keep in mind the word ‘prevention’.