Richard
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wow, I had no idea rabies could be this vile.
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Richard
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wow, I had no idea rabies could be this vile.
Bird
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Now I don't really know, but I've heard that even if your dog has been vaccinated for rabies, that if you think it's been exposed, you should immediately take it to the vet for another booster shot.
Does anyone know whether that's true or not?
Does anyone know whether that's true or not?
Bird
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Now I don't really know, but I've heard that even if your dog has been vaccinated for rabies, that if you think it's been exposed, you should immediately take it to the vet for another booster shot.
Does anyone know whether that's true or not?
Does anyone know whether that's true or not?
I agree. As I'm sure Eddie can tell you, there is more than one shot for rabies (an immunoglobulin and the vaccine). I'm not sure what vets do in your area, but even a vaccinated pet would likley benefit from the immunoglogulin if exposed to a rabid animal. I also wouldn't assume it wasn't transmitted just because you couldn't find a skin break/wound- there are cases of transmission without finding a skin break (there of course probably was one- but not ever found). Often the medicine can be given up to 72 hours after the incident. I'd at least give a vet a call.
I agree. As I'm sure Eddie can tell you, there is more than one shot for rabies (an immunoglobulin and the vaccine). I'm not sure what vets do in your area, but even a vaccinated pet would likley benefit from the immunoglogulin if exposed to a rabid animal. I also wouldn't assume it wasn't transmitted just because you couldn't find a skin break/wound- there are cases of transmission without finding a skin break (there of course probably was one- but not ever found). Often the medicine can be given up to 72 hours after the incident. I'd at least give a vet a call.
Bird and Eddie -
My wife called the Vet and Animal Control immediatley after this incident happend. The Vet's office told her as long as the dogs were up to date with their rabies vaccination that they were in no danger. However, they did advise that we should wash any salavia off the dogs as this could potentially transmit the rabies to humans if one petted the dogs and then touched an open wound or sore.
Animal control did make note of the report but advised there was really nothing they could do unless we had caught the fox. Guess they don't hunt for potential nusances unless easy to get to. This was frustrating to say the least.
I literally ran to all close neighbors and verbally warned them of the potential danger, as well as, sent emails to all of our other neighbors.
The fact that this instance happened in a subdivision that has many small children was an immediate concern for me.
I was about 10 seconds too late in getting my shovel, or I would have eliminated future risk. I am still concerned about this, as I also understand the ramifications rabies can have on a person who contracts it.
My Grandfather told me horror stories about a friend of his who contracted rabies - the victim was strapped to a bed and ended up breaking the leather straps. This was a long time ago, so I'm not sure how much fact was in this story but the impact on me was tremendous.
I'll have to admit, I was very concerned (can you say scared) at the time this happened as I was almost helpless. I am usually more prepared when out working on my property as it is in a more remote location, but never, ever would have thought I would encounter anything as potentially lethal in my own backyard.
More irony - my backyard WAS completley fenced prior to last weekend when I tore out the front portions of the fence that connect to my house to make room for a new garage addition we are getting ready to start. The fox would never have been in my backyard had this area still been fenced.
The point I really wanted to make here is that rabies is a serious threat and to try to increase everyone's awareness and attention.
My wife called the Vet and Animal Control immediatley after this incident happend. The Vet's office told her as long as the dogs were up to date with their rabies vaccination that they were in no danger. However, they did advise that we should wash any salavia off the dogs as this could potentially transmit the rabies to humans if one petted the dogs and then touched an open wound or sore.
Animal control did make note of the report but advised there was really nothing they could do unless we had caught the fox. Guess they don't hunt for potential nusances unless easy to get to. This was frustrating to say the least.
I literally ran to all close neighbors and verbally warned them of the potential danger, as well as, sent emails to all of our other neighbors.
The fact that this instance happened in a subdivision that has many small children was an immediate concern for me.
I was about 10 seconds too late in getting my shovel, or I would have eliminated future risk. I am still concerned about this, as I also understand the ramifications rabies can have on a person who contracts it.
My Grandfather told me horror stories about a friend of his who contracted rabies - the victim was strapped to a bed and ended up breaking the leather straps. This was a long time ago, so I'm not sure how much fact was in this story but the impact on me was tremendous.
I'll have to admit, I was very concerned (can you say scared) at the time this happened as I was almost helpless. I am usually more prepared when out working on my property as it is in a more remote location, but never, ever would have thought I would encounter anything as potentially lethal in my own backyard.
More irony - my backyard WAS completley fenced prior to last weekend when I tore out the front portions of the fence that connect to my house to make room for a new garage addition we are getting ready to start. The fox would never have been in my backyard had this area still been fenced.
The point I really wanted to make here is that rabies is a serious threat and to try to increase everyone's awareness and attention.
Bird and Eddie -
My wife called the Vet and Animal Control immediatley after this incident happend. The Vet's office told her as long as the dogs were up to date with their rabies vaccination that they were in no danger. However, they did advise that we should wash any salavia off the dogs as this could potentially transmit the rabies to humans if one petted the dogs and then touched an open wound or sore.
Animal control did make note of the report but advised there was really nothing they could do unless we had caught the fox. Guess they don't hunt for potential nusances unless easy to get to. This was frustrating to say the least.
I literally ran to all close neighbors and verbally warned them of the potential danger, as well as, sent emails to all of our other neighbors.
The fact that this instance happened in a subdivision that has many small children was an immediate concern for me.
I was about 10 seconds too late in getting my shovel, or I would have eliminated future risk. I am still concerned about this, as I also understand the ramifications rabies can have on a person who contracts it.
My Grandfather told me horror stories about a friend of his who contracted rabies - the victim was strapped to a bed and ended up breaking the leather straps. This was a long time ago, so I'm not sure how much fact was in this story but the impact on me was tremendous.
I'll have to admit, I was very concerned (can you say scared) at the time this happened as I was almost helpless. I am usually more prepared when out working on my property as it is in a more remote location, but never, ever would have thought I would encounter anything as potentially lethal in my own backyard.
More irony - my backyard WAS completley fenced prior to last weekend when I tore out the front portions of the fence that connect to my house to make room for a new garage addition we are getting ready to start. The fox would never have been in my backyard had this area still been fenced.
The point I really wanted to make here is that rabies is a serious threat and to try to increase everyone's awareness and attention.
My wife called the Vet and Animal Control immediatley after this incident happend. The Vet's office told her as long as the dogs were up to date with their rabies vaccination that they were in no danger. However, they did advise that we should wash any salavia off the dogs as this could potentially transmit the rabies to humans if one petted the dogs and then touched an open wound or sore.
Animal control did make note of the report but advised there was really nothing they could do unless we had caught the fox. Guess they don't hunt for potential nusances unless easy to get to. This was frustrating to say the least.
I literally ran to all close neighbors and verbally warned them of the potential danger, as well as, sent emails to all of our other neighbors.
The fact that this instance happened in a subdivision that has many small children was an immediate concern for me.
I was about 10 seconds too late in getting my shovel, or I would have eliminated future risk. I am still concerned about this, as I also understand the ramifications rabies can have on a person who contracts it.
My Grandfather told me horror stories about a friend of his who contracted rabies - the victim was strapped to a bed and ended up breaking the leather straps. This was a long time ago, so I'm not sure how much fact was in this story but the impact on me was tremendous.
I'll have to admit, I was very concerned (can you say scared) at the time this happened as I was almost helpless. I am usually more prepared when out working on my property as it is in a more remote location, but never, ever would have thought I would encounter anything as potentially lethal in my own backyard.
More irony - my backyard WAS completley fenced prior to last weekend when I tore out the front portions of the fence that connect to my house to make room for a new garage addition we are getting ready to start. The fox would never have been in my backyard had this area still been fenced.
The point I really wanted to make here is that rabies is a serious threat and to try to increase everyone's awareness and attention.
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I’m glad the animal control rules are different for you than they were for me in Atlanta. A number of years ago we had a coon show up during the day at our house in the city and I know it had rabies. Our Jack Russell terrorist was going nuts trying to get to that coon through the fence. When animal control showed up they wanted to know if the dog had had any contact with the coon. We said no and they told us if it had they would have had to quarantine it for 6 MONTHS. I don’t know if the dog or the animal control people would have been in worst shape after 6 months. This was not a dog that liked to be contained.
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I’m glad the animal control rules are different for you than they were for me in Atlanta. A number of years ago we had a coon show up during the day at our house in the city and I know it had rabies. Our Jack Russell terrorist was going nuts trying to get to that coon through the fence. When animal control showed up they wanted to know if the dog had had any contact with the coon. We said no and they told us if it had they would have had to quarantine it for 6 MONTHS. I don’t know if the dog or the animal control people would have been in worst shape after 6 months. This was not a dog that liked to be contained.
MarkV
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