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Years ago, one of our neighbor's Jack Russell dogs suffered from rabies. During those times, my mom keeps on reminding us not to go out or not to go near the dog to prevent us from being bitten. Though I didn't know much about rabies that time, I followed because I was so scared to die. Rabies, also known as hydrophobia, is a viral disease affecting warm blooded animals. This disease affects the nervous system causing encephalitis or inflammation of the brain. Rabies carrier virus is spread through saliva from the bite of an infected animal. The disease is very fatal when transmitted to humans. Other animals such as bats, monkeys, raccoons, foxes, skunks, cattle and wolves can also be affected with rabies. This disease can also be transmitted through aerosol, transplant surgery and in some cases through kisses. After the bite from an infected animal, the virus will then enter the peripheral nervous system traveling along the nerves moving towards the central nervous system. When the virus reaches the brain, encephalitis will occur as well inflammation of the spinal cord which may lead to myelitis. Well, my mom is right. This disease is impossible to treat once it penetrates the body. Death is usually the result. Preventive measures must be taken since this disease is impossible to treat. Dog owners should always make sure that their Jack Russell dogs have complete shots of vaccine. Consult your veterinarian for advice on anti-rabies vaccination. People should as much as possible prevent contact with animals especially those affected with rabies to minimize the risk. Success in rabies treatment is rare so we should always keep in mind the word 'prevention'.
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Richard Cussons is a writer and a dog expert. He has created articles concerning different breeds of dogs. Want to learn more concerning Jack Russell training? Check out this site dedicated to Jack Russell Terriers.
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