My assie mix had rabies,he was 5 years old. he got so pshycotic that we decided to put him down,we couldn't see him suffer anymore so we took him to the vet and had him put down. this was about 3 weeks ago. now my other dog is acting like he did but he didn't have any contact with my other dog.they're are racoons here with rabies but i didn't see any bites or anything on him either. can he possibly have rabies too? how can he get it?
2007-04-25 08:54:36 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
If you know rabies is a problem in your area, why aren't you vaccinating your dogs against it?
2007-04-25 09:00:17 · answer #1 · answered by jamie c 3 · 8⤊ 0⤋
You did the right thing for your dog. There is no cure for rabies, and it is a truly hideous thing to die from - the only thing that can be done is end their suffering.
You need to take this dog to the vet too, before it gets to the stage your dog first dog did. I'm sorry this is happening, but there's nothing else for it.
Rabies can be carried by most mammals including rats and mice, so if you live in an area where it's endemic you MUST get your dog vaccinated against it, or you're running a high risk of losing them. Rabies can be transmitted by saliva, so even a little nip by a rabid mouse that you didn't notice can have done the trick.
Chalice
2007-04-25 16:37:15 · answer #2 · answered by Chalice 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should always vaccinate your animals against rabies, especially when there are known rabid animals in your area or if your other animal actually contracted the disease. That should have been a huge reason for you to get any pets vaccinated.
Rabies is transmitted through bites mostly, though it can [rarely] be caused when the saliva of an infected animal comes in contact with eyes, nose, mouth, or a wound.
Take your dog to a vet and have them put him under observation. They'll quarantine him for usually seven to fourteen days [varies by clinic], and watch for symptoms. This will protect other animals [and you] from him if he is rabid.
Good luck, and vaccinate your animals in the future so this doesn't happen again.
2007-04-25 16:03:30 · answer #3 · answered by dark_reaction 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Honey go to the vet and get your animals vacinated or you're going to be losing animals left and right. Rabies is spread through blood contact aka bites, a mequito can carry it as well. Rabies shot are inexpensive and it'll save you the heartache of losing so many animals.
2007-04-25 16:01:51 · answer #4 · answered by Emily M 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Rabies can spread through mice and rats too, so if you live in an area where little rodents are common, he may have been bitten, but the bite is too small to see or feel.
Sorry about your dogs.
2007-04-25 15:59:06 · answer #5 · answered by shadedtint 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Take all your animal to the Vet immediately.
If you can't afford the Vet bill. Call a local Animal Rescue Assoc. for a free clinic. People can get rabies too.
2007-04-25 16:02:55 · answer #6 · answered by Love My Toy Poodle 1 · 4⤊ 0⤋
He may have come in contact with a rabid animal, like the raccoons. It doesn't take much, just a small, insignificant bite, and that's it. Call your vet and tell him what's going on. Chances are you will have to put this dog down as well.
2007-04-25 15:59:13 · answer #7 · answered by magix151 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, he could have rabies. The bad news is that all the pain was avoidable with a simple vaccination. I'm very sorry for your loss and/or losses.
2007-04-25 16:04:16 · answer #8 · answered by erinn83bis 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am sorry to hear about your dogs. Did they receive their rabie vaccinations? It is very well possible this dog is rabid also. I would have it checked out.
2007-04-25 16:03:26 · answer #9 · answered by ® 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I’m sorry that you’re having to go though all this but why aren't you vaccinating your pets? Also please make sure that the county knows about your other dog. They need to know that there's been a positive rabies case.
2007-04-25 16:03:53 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋