Chances are, your pets are vaccinated against rabies. But do you know what rabies is? Rabies is a disease caused by a virus. The virus targets the nervous system — specifically nerve cells. When a pet (or person) is bitten by a rabies virus carrier, the virus moves through peripheral nerves towards the brain and spinal cord. Any mammal can get rabies, although the symptoms can be somewhat different in different species. Early symptoms of a rabies infection in humans include: Headache Fever Decrease in appetite and/or vomiting Pain, itching and/or tingling at the bite site The early stage of … Continue reading →