đž Dogs and cats can carry rabies, but the likelihood depends heavily on their vaccination status and the region they live in.
𧏠Key Facts About Rabies in Pets
- Rabies is a fatal viral disease that affects the central nervous system of mammals, including dogs and cats.
- Itâs transmitted through saliva, typically via bites from infected animals.
- Unvaccinated pets are at risk, especially if they come into contact with wild animals like bats, raccoons, or foxes.
- Once symptoms appearâsuch as aggression, drooling, or paralysisâthe disease is almost always fatal.
đ Regional Risk Matters
- In rabies-free countries like Singapore, the risk is extremely low due to strict import controls and vaccination programs.
- In rabies-endemic regions (parts of Asia, Africa, and Latin America), dogs are responsible for 99% of human rabies deaths, and vaccination is critical.
đ Prevention Is Powerful
- Vaccinating pets is the most effective way to prevent rabies. In fact, vaccinating 70% of dogs in affected areas can eliminate the disease.
- If a vaccinated pet is bitten by a potentially rabid animal, it may need a booster shot and quarantineâbut itâs far safer than being unvaccinated.
If youâre in a rabies-free area and your pets are vaccinated, the risk is virtually zero. But if youâre traveling or living in a region where rabies is present, staying vigilant and keeping vaccinations up to date is essential.
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