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The symptoms of rabies include:
- Changes in behavior. Cats who are usually calm may become excitable or agitated. ...
- Aggression. Cats can become excitable, aggressive, and vicious towards humans or other animals.
- Drooling. Rabies can affect muscles in a cat's mouth so they can't swallow. ...
- Loss of muscle control.
- How do I know if my pet has rabies?
- Can a cat survive rabies?
- Can you get rabies from a house cat?
- How long does it take for cats to show symptoms of rabies?
How do I know if my pet has rabies?
Animals with rabies may show a variety of signs, including fearfulness, aggression, excessive drooling, difficulty swallowing, staggering, paralysis and seizures. Aggressive behavior is common, but rabid animals may also be uncharacteristically affectionate.
Can a cat survive rabies?
Almost all infected animals die after being infected with the rabies virus, but a feline could survive if the pet owner takes the cat to seek veterinary consultation before the virus reaches the nervous system. Rabies is a viral disease that mainly affects carnivores, but can affect all mammals, including people.
Can you get rabies from a house cat?
You are unlikely to get rabies from a cat scratch, but it is possible because cats lick their paws. Because wildlife are the most common carriers of rabies, house cats who spend some or all of their time outside are at greatest risk.
How long does it take for cats to show symptoms of rabies?
How long is the incubation period between a bite from an infected animal and the appearance of symptoms in the cat? This can vary from ten days to one year or longer. Incubation in the cat is generally less than in the dog and is typically three to eight weeks.
