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Rabies is a zoonotic disease that is sometimes
taken for granted by pet owners. We all know that it is the law for our furry
friends to be vaccinated for rabies however many of us know very little else
about this very dangerous and serious disease. At Cole Park Veterinary Hospital
we strive to keep our clients informed and educated about their animal
companions health. Below you will find a few helpful and informative links about
rabies. Please contact Cole Park Veterinary Hospital for any questions or
concerns, and to make an appointment.
 You
may also be interested in the story of Enoch and Canton:
Cole Park Veterinary Hospital
was contacted by Triangle Wishes, on behalf of Katherine and Garland King of
Orange County, NC. They needed to house their Husky (Enoch) and Chow Chow
(Canton) for 6 months after they had been exposed to a rabid raccoon. The
situation became desperate when the King's realized that their pet's
vaccinations had lapsed. By law, animals exposed to rabies must be quarantined
or euthanized.
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-- The Veterinarians and Staff of Cole Park
Veterinary Hospital
INTERNET RESOURCES
http://www.ncagr.com/vet/Rabies.htm
RABIES BASICS
Cats, dogs, ferrets, raccoons, skunks, foxes, wolves, coyotes, bears, bats,
and horses can become rabid. Squirrels, chipmunks, other rodents (except
beavers), and rabbits are very seldom infected. Rabies may also be present
in a so-called "paralytic" form, rendering the victim abnormally quiet and
withdrawn.
The virus is usually present in the saliva of a symptomatic rabid animal;
the route of infection is nearly always by a bite, and in many cases in
animals, causes the victim to be exceptionally aggressive, attack without
provocation, and exhibit otherwise uncharacteristic behavior. Transmission
has occurred via an aerosol through mucous membranes; transmission in this
form may have happened in people exploring caves populated by rabid bats.
There is no known cure for symptomatic rabies, but it can be prevented by
vaccination, both in humans and other animals. Treatment after exposure
(known as post-exposure prophylaxis or "P.E.P.") is highly successful in
preventing the disease if administered promptly, within fourteen days after
infection.
Our Office Hours
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Tuesday & Thursday - 7:45am-7:00pm
Saturday - 8:45am-2:00pm
Sunday - Closed
For after hours emergencies contact:
Veterinary Specialty Hospital
919-233-4911
Pet Emergency Treatment Service (TPETS) 919-489-0615
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