Signs of the Rabies

The first manifestation or Signs of the Rabies is a change of character. The dog becomes withdrawn, spending long periods in dart and distant places, or sorrowfully looking for the company of his owners. He seems to suspect that he is getting sick, or maybe he already feels kind of sick. He progressively goes losing all appetite, worsening his depression and showing insecurity when he walks. He soon starts to drag his paws, keeping his mouth open and his face fixed. This is the beginning of the paralytic period. The eyes look glassy, and the mouth is open, with saliva drooling out by the openings. The tongue hangs out, and the dog has a lazy attitude, lying on his hind legs. In essence, the typical image of a very sick dog. The movements of his open mouth seem to indicate that a foreign body has gone into his throat and is choking him. This sometimes results in unwarned people sticking their hand down the throat trying to remove an object, running the risk of getting contaged if the person has any wound on their arm. The paralysis progresses and the dog dies in two or three days. Silent rabies is less dangerous for humans than the furious one. The early paralysis of the jaw makes it possible for the dog to bite, although the saliva is just as contagious. Never leave your dog running around or out of sight. The danger is as serious for the animal as for the human is he is bitten and cannot take the necessary precautions. Vaccinate your dog between the fourth and sixth week of life. Annually repeat the vaccination.