{"id":1512,"date":"2016-01-18T20:57:06","date_gmt":"2016-01-18T20:57:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.summeridgeanimalclinic.com\/blog\/?p=1512"},"modified":"2021-11-29T15:04:34","modified_gmt":"2021-11-29T15:04:34","slug":"1512-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.summeridgeanimalclinic.com\/blog\/1512-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Rabies Vaccination: Nothing to Ignore"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"A<\/span>In modern society, more and more of us are questioning traditional care modalities, such as vaccinations. Are they really needed? Are the risks greater than the benefits? Is the disease in question even a real threat? <\/span><\/p>\n

While we want all of our pet parents to be educated about the vaccines that we recommend for their pets, we also want them to understand that we do not take pet vaccination lightly. Immunizations, especially the rabies vaccination, are more important than ever for our household pets. <\/span><\/p>\n

Rabies As a Disease<\/b><\/h3>\n

Rabies is one of those scary diseases that is considered \u201czoonotic\u201d. This means that the disease is transmissible between humans and animals. It is caused by a virus that can infect any mammal. It is most commonly transmitted through saliva in the form of a bite.<\/span><\/p>\n

Once the rabies virus begins to manifest symptoms in its host, it is nearly always fatal, making it very serious business. <\/span><\/p>\n

Once the rabies virus enters the body, it attaches to muscle cells in the area. After a few days, it then travels up the nerves in the general vicinity, working its way up to the brain. This process typically occurs over a month or so, but in some cases can take up to a year.<\/span><\/p>\n

Once the virus enters the brain, some characteristic symptoms will develop. These include:<\/span><\/p>\n