Government programs that support low-cost rabies vaccination give you an idea of how rampant
and deadly the rabies virus has gotten. Stories of the four children reported to have contracted
the disease, where only one survived have touched a raw spot in pet owners worldwide. By law,
pet owners are required to have their pets vaccinated. In fact, only a small percentage of pets
have been inoculated or have updated vaccinations.
Rabies is a virus contracted from infected animals, some of which are just hosts or carriers and
do not die from the virus they have. Pet dogs and farm animals bitten by wild animals such as
raccoons and bats pass on the virus in their farm or home. The need to have proper
vaccination is stressed, as the death tolls of this disease is alarming.
Preventing the spread of the disease through vaccination gives your pet the proper anti-bodies
to battle the virus. Normally a pet cat and dog gets their initial anti-rabies inoculations when
they are 3-4 months old. After this initial shot, a booster every 3 years is required for continued
protection. Vaccinating family members in a high-risk area is also recommended. Kennel, farm
and shelter owners are much exposed to the rabies virus. The same goes for families who share
their land with numerous wild animals.
Exotic pet owners are in a class of their own and must ask their vets if their pets can be infected
with the rabies virus and if vaccinations are recommended. Dog vaccines are usually given to
for some exotics; all warm-blooded animals are susceptible to the rabies virus, though some
species have stronger anti-bodies and immune system to battle the virus. Be warned though
that rabies infection is not totally gotten from rabid animals. As stated some animals may be
carriers and harboring wild animals put you at a risk.
Surviving a bout with rabies is rare, studies on after effects are not known. Records show that
death due to this virus is torturous and hard on the victim. For the family, watching a loved one
die because of neglect to heed government restrictions and regulations is devastating.
Prevention is much better than cure, as an old saying goes. Investing in inoculations and
vaccinations safeguard your pets and family. Not too many people believe it can happen to
them, they usually learn their lesson after a tragic loss.
and deadly the rabies virus has gotten. Stories of the four children reported to have contracted
the disease, where only one survived have touched a raw spot in pet owners worldwide. By law,
pet owners are required to have their pets vaccinated. In fact, only a small percentage of pets
have been inoculated or have updated vaccinations.
Rabies is a virus contracted from infected animals, some of which are just hosts or carriers and
do not die from the virus they have. Pet dogs and farm animals bitten by wild animals such as
raccoons and bats pass on the virus in their farm or home. The need to have proper
vaccination is stressed, as the death tolls of this disease is alarming.
Preventing the spread of the disease through vaccination gives your pet the proper anti-bodies
to battle the virus. Normally a pet cat and dog gets their initial anti-rabies inoculations when
they are 3-4 months old. After this initial shot, a booster every 3 years is required for continued
protection. Vaccinating family members in a high-risk area is also recommended. Kennel, farm
and shelter owners are much exposed to the rabies virus. The same goes for families who share
their land with numerous wild animals.
Exotic pet owners are in a class of their own and must ask their vets if their pets can be infected
with the rabies virus and if vaccinations are recommended. Dog vaccines are usually given to
for some exotics; all warm-blooded animals are susceptible to the rabies virus, though some
species have stronger anti-bodies and immune system to battle the virus. Be warned though
that rabies infection is not totally gotten from rabid animals. As stated some animals may be
carriers and harboring wild animals put you at a risk.
Surviving a bout with rabies is rare, studies on after effects are not known. Records show that
death due to this virus is torturous and hard on the victim. For the family, watching a loved one
die because of neglect to heed government restrictions and regulations is devastating.
Prevention is much better than cure, as an old saying goes. Investing in inoculations and
vaccinations safeguard your pets and family. Not too many people believe it can happen to
them, they usually learn their lesson after a tragic loss.
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