Hydrophobia or rabies in dogs is a deadly viral disease, when its initial signs appear, as a rule, there is no hope of a cure. Because of the ailment, the nervous system is damaged, the excitability increases, paralysis and respiratory arrest occur. As a rule, the rabies virus is transmitted from a sick dog to a healthy one through a bite, it does not appear in the incubation stage, so after such an incident it is necessary to thoroughly wash the wound and deliver the pet to the clinic. The duration of the latent stage is determined by the site of the bite, the amount of the virus that has entered the blood.
How can rabies develop in dogs - the main symptoms
In dogs, fatal rabies manifests itself depending on how many days have elapsed after infection, approximately 15 days later it will become dangerous for humans and animals when the virus begins to stand out with saliva.
The main symptoms of hydrophobia are as follows. The animal becomes sluggish, hammered into a hidden place or vice versa licking the owner's face and hands. Then comes anxiety, refusal to eat, irritability. Outbreaks of violence are replaced by oppression. The animal has a strong saliva, spasm of muscular musculature, jaw and tongue fall out, it can not swallow water. The bark becomes hoarse, then the voice completely disappears. Then comes exhaustion, paralysis passes to the limbs, heart, breathing and the animal dies.
The suspicious animal is placed in a separate quarantine box without testing and treatment. Observation of it lasts 10 days. If there are obvious symptoms during the quarantine, the dog is euthanized to prevent his suffering.
Vaccinating animals from dangerous rabies is the only reliable way to protect both the pet and others. Therefore, ignoring her is irresponsible in relation to her pet and herself.