Rabies Directory
The rabies virus may affect the brain and spinal cord of mammals, including dogs, cats, and humans. Once symptoms develop, rabies is almost always fatal. Dogs and cats typically get rabies through a bite from an infected wild animal. A dog that gets infected with rabies may become aggressive, restless, and apprehensive. Signs of rabies in cats include aggression, increased vocalization, paralysis, and seizures. Unvaccinated pets that roam outdoors without supervision are most at risk. Pets with rabies can infect people. Follow the links below to find WebMD's comprehensive coverage of rabies, how it is passed, its symptoms, outcome, and much more.
Medical Reference
Rabies Treatment
WebMD tells you what to do if you've been bitten by an animal that may be carrying rabies.
Dog Drooling and Salivary Gland Problems in Dogs
WebMD discusses dog drooling and salivary problems in dogs including types, symptoms and treatments
Aggression in Dogs
WebMD discusses aggression in dogs, most common and most serious behavior problem in dogs
Outdoor Cats
WebMD discusses how to smoothly transition an outdoor cat into the more demanding setting of the indoors.
Features
Diseases From Animals -- What's Next?
As experts are learning, the list of infectious diseases borne from animals is by no means complete.
Diseases From Animals: A Primer
There are at least 39 important diseases people catch directly from animals. There are at least 48 important diseases people get from the bite of bugs that bit an infected animal. And there are at least 42 important diseases that people get by ingesting or handling food or water contaminated with animal feces.
Should You Have an Indoor Cat or an Outdoor Cat?
WebMD discusses the positives and negatives of indoor and outdoor cats.