Dr. Becker Discusses the Rabies Virus

Just reading about what happens to a rabies-infected animal is extremely disturbing, but as a pet parent, you must know what to look for if your pet gets into a fight or is attacked by a wild animal.

The rabies virus is a dire, usually fatal inflammatory infection that attacks the brain and central nervous system.

In the U.S., the rabies virus is most often transmitted to pets through a bite from an infected wild animal.

Once the virus reaches the brain, the infected animal will experience from one to three phases of the infection and associated symptoms.

Diagnosis of rabies in living, symptomatic animals involves a brief quarantine period and fluid samples.

Prevention can be achieved with a well-timed initial vaccine against the virus, followed by re-vaccinations as required by law or titer tests for at-risk pets.

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