How to tell if a cat has rabies

Rabies is a serious viral disease that threatens both animals and people. Here's how to tell if your cat has rabies:

1. Observe the cat’s behavior: Rabies can cause cats to exhibit abnormal behaviors, such as attacking and biting people or other animals. If you notice your cat's behavior becoming unusual, you need to be alert.

2. Observe the cat’s health: Cats with rabies may have varying degrees of fever, loss of appetite, vomiting, diarrhea, shortness of breath and other symptoms. If you notice any of the above symptoms in your cat, you should take it to the veterinarian for a checkup promptly.

3. Confirm whether the cat has been vaccinated against rabies: If your cat has been vaccinated against rabies, the likelihood of it contracting rabies is very low. However, even if a cat is vaccinated against rabies, it is possible for a cat to be infected with rabies if it has been bitten or attacked by another animal.

If you suspect your cat has rabies, you should take it to a veterinarian as soon as possible for examination and treatment. At the same time, in order to protect the health of yourself and your family, you should also avoid contact with rabid animals.

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