rabbit dog question?

Question

I live in south east Asia, have no vet nearby, question is,
my dalmation got out the compound yesterday and was bitten on the head by a crazed dog, the other dog gor away, so I don't know if he caried rabies or not.
What are some of the signs I have to whatch for in my dog, if he becomes rabbit, how many days before I see signs, and what are those signs, how many days before I can safely let my kids play with our dog again.

Answer 1

What ever you do, don't take any chances with this, the consequences can be to great!
The usual methods of diagnoses in dogs is quarenteen, and byopsy of the brain

Here is a link that should have the information you need
http://health.yahoo.com/ency/healthwise/hw181108

tom

Answer 2

it takes usually around 2-4 months for your dog to show signs of being rabid...once he does, however, it's far too late. and you and your kids could have been exposed. I would keep him quarantined for about 6 months at your house. You can let him outside to do his business, but no other contact with people. Also, wash your hands really, really well after touching any bodily sercretion from him. Like urine, saliva, mucous membranes.

There are two differant stages of rabies:

Dumb rabies- the animal acts like he is confused, will drool, has no interest in eating, may stumble, also may chew his tongue.

Angry rabies- the animal will attack anything it pleases, whether it be walls, cans, other animals, or you. He also will drool, and not show interest in eating.


The best thing is to try and keep your kids away just in case. If he doesn't have rabies, but you want to treat the wound on his head try cleaning it with soap and warm water. You can also put a hot compress on it to help alleviate any abcess that may start to form.

Answer 3

Signs of rabies in animals may include having excessive saliva or sometimes foaming at the mouth, paralysis, or behavioral changes in your pet (such as shyness when the pet was friendly) or no fear of humans in a wild animal.

The incubation period—the time from exposure to the rabies virus until symptoms appear—is usually 4 to 6 weeks. In rare cases, the incubation period can last from several days to more than a year after exposure to the virus.

The type of animal. Some animals are more likely to carry rabies than others. Bats, skunks, raccoons, foxes, and coyotes are common carriers of the rabies virus.
The behavior of the animal, such as excessive drooling or aggression.
Risk for rabies in a specific geographic

Once rabies symptoms appear, the disease progresses rapidly, and there is no cure. If medical treatment is provided before symptoms develop, the virus almost always is eliminated before it can cause serious damage. Medical treatment for rabies includes:

Thorough cleansing of the area of exposure (bite, scratch, or open sore).
Postexposure vaccinations.
Any animal bite or area of exposure should be washed with soap and water immediately. Visit a health professional to find out whether additional care is needed. Your doctor and local health department can help determine your risk of exposure to rabies. Rabies vaccinations will be administered promptly if the risk of exposure to the virus is high

I hope I helped!

Answer 4

alrighty then! My style of individual! puppy dwelling house bunny and a sparkling pup. you would be shocked at how adversarial the rabbit would be ( in all probability ) - and it is usually the pup in for a marvel. do you have any dogs training journey? If not - i might steer removed from the terrier team - and the hounds, ; ) Basset & Beagle as they have been all raised to seek rabbit. not that a pup might have the means to wreck the bunny ( earlier each thing ) - as lots because of the fact the confusion this might create! i could photograph you would be sorely examined! while you're extremely experienced - i grow to be actual in a position to coach my fierce Jack Russel that she could hunt something different than the rabbits ( toddler buns secure ). and woe the rat or woodchuck that lived too close. don't be decieved - it takes careful creation and lots tracking. Definatly a crate for the pup and a childs playpen is stable too - once you won't be in a position to be there and watch. extremely it relies upon on what breed intrests your spouse - and your staying power in training. and selecting a pup. maximum suitable desires KC

Answer 5

If I was you and I had a good Rabbit dog I would have him out in the fields chasing up rabbits for my dinner, now on the other hand if your dog has rabies your in deep s#!t. the only real way is to find the dog that bit your dog and have him analyzed ( removing the brain is the only way to check for rabies) but keep an eye on your dog for any changes in character or anything. I think I would take him to the vet till I knew for sure if he's infected or not for everyones safety Sorry Man Good Luck

Answer 6

You need to have your dog quarantined. Rabies carries to humans and it is fatal. My mother (a nurse) has seen two cases of human rabies and has said there is no other more horrible way to die.

It's hard to put a dog down, we love our pets, but a choice between your life or the life of an animal is simple.

Answer 7

not real sure, but i am not a big fan of dogs and kids in the same home.....i would get rid of the dog if you can't get it shots....for the safty of your children just incase it does have rabis now..........and PS: just because a dog is mean doesn't always mean it has rabies.....it could have just been " dog aggressive" which means it just doesn't like other dogs. anyway good luck put your kids before your pet.

Answer 8

Lock him up and wait a few months...u will know.

Answer 9

loook for it to be foaming at the mouth and it will be acting like it is mad all the time