Rabies is a disease of the central nervous system. The rabies virus is transmitted through scratches and bites of sick animals. There are three phases — prodromal, manic and numb. It should be noted that if your cat is scratched and bitten by a rabid animal, symptoms of infection will not appear immediately, because the virus has an incubation period — it can take two weeks or even five weeks for it to spread and invade the host’s cells. Then the symptoms develop.

Twelve symptoms of rabies:

① The coordination of the limbs becomes worse. This is the earliest sign of rabies. If you notice your pet bumping into objects for no apparent reason. You need to be alert, it is best to take it to the pet hospital in time to check.

② Frequent howling. When an animal is infected with rabies, its voice will change significantly in the early stages. Indicating that his health was abnormal by this time.

③ There is conjunctivitis. If your cat’s eyes start to turn red and puffy, it could be conjunctivitis.

④ Excessive salivation. Pets with rabies produce a lot of saliva and spit constantly.

⑤ active and manic. Rabies-infected cats easily become agitated. And I don’t want to do the things I like to do. This means it has entered the second stage of rabies, the typical symptoms of mania. The cat became very manic and liked to damage objects around it more than ever before – nibbling, scratching, fighting and tossing.

⑥ behaves strangely. Cats are always fighting or eating for no apparent reason.

⑦ A rise in body temperature. The cat suddenly developed a high fever. This condition may be caused by inflammation in the body. It could also be a sign of rabies. Therefore, this symptom should be combined with the above situation to specific analysis.

Was vomiting. It can be quite common, and there are several reasons for it — parasites, pregnancy, stomach problems, etc. Rabies can also cause vomiting in cats.

⑨ Loss of appetite. If the cat shows no interest in the food in front of it and doesn’t want to touch it, it’s a red flag. This can be caused by a lack of appetite, or the muscles in the cat’s face can become stiff. This indicates that rabies is in its final stages.

⑩ Lose weight. This symptom goes hand in hand with loss of appetite.

11 Breathe heavily. This is caused by a partial paralysis of the respiratory system.

Rabies is very deadly. At the same time, it will lead to a series of complications. Rabies can still be treated with early preventive treatment.