tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7858794608757528676.post2851725046087678246..comments2010-09-29T23:08:30.693-07:00Comments on Our Next Chapter in Peru: 11 august 2010Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08778744782558117825noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7858794608757528676.post-45854629960943327982010-08-12T17:42:52.729-07:002010-08-12T17:42:52.729-07:00The kitten has rabies--"After the virus reach...The kitten has rabies--"After the virus reaches the brain it then will move to the salivary glands where it can be spread through a bite. After the virus reaches the brain the animal will show one, two, or all of the three different phases.<br /><br />Prodromal phase<br /><br />The first is the prodromal phase. Apprehension, nervousness, anxiety, solitude, and a fever may be noted. Friendly animals may become shy or irritable and may snap, whereas, aggressive animals may become affectionate and docile. Most animals will constantly lick the site of the bite. In cats, the prodromal phase lasts for only 1-2 days and they usually develop more fever spikes and erratic behavior than dogs.<br /><br />Furious phase<br /><br />From the prodromal phase, animals may enter the furious stage; cats are particularly prone to developing this phase. Animals become restless and irritable and are hyperresponsive to auditory and visual stimuli. As they become more restless, they begin to roam and become more irritable and vicious. Animals progress to become disoriented and then have seizures and eventually die.<br /><br />Paralytic (dumb) phase<br /><br />Animals may develop the paralytic phase either after the prodromal or furious stage. The paralytic phase usually develops within 2 to 4 days after the first signs are noted. Nerves affecting the head and throat are the first to be involved and animals may begin to salivate as a result of their inability to swallow. Deep labored breathing and a dropped jaw may result as the diaphragm and facial muscles become increasingly paralyzed. Animals may make a choking sound and many owners think that there is something lodged in the cat’s throat. The animal will get weaker and eventually go into respiratory failure and die.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18055063394161010509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7858794608757528676.post-40707400428962255222010-08-11T21:19:38.964-07:002010-08-11T21:19:38.964-07:00I figured that piano had to be coming into the pic...I figured that piano had to be coming into the picture before long. I'm amazed you waited as long as you did. I hope you are able to easily repair any damage. <br /><br />Keep us posted on your kitten. Did you name it "Chairman"? I hope it is minor, whatever the problem. That is the worst thing about having animals, isn't it? Get a picture for us! <br /><br />I was glad to find your post today. I look forward to keeping up. We just got back from a week at the coast. It was wonderful. Our house was right next to the beach, so we have an inkling of what your view every day is. We watch the dory boats go in and out every day. Lots of activity. Luckily for us, the weather was good. There were 22 of us in and out throughout the week. Nephew and niece from Boston, Brother and family from Denver, nephew and niece from Seattle, then all of us. It was quite fun. Two of the nieces were pregnant so we gave them a shower Friday night...very fun for us. Mom will have her first great grandson from the kids in Denver. They are naming him Sebastian. They don't know the middle name. The ones from Seattle are having a girl and have a middle name but no first name (We called her "Blankie Michelle". <br /><br />How's Doug's mom doing? How soon does he leave? Hate to think of you alone there. Glad you have made some good friends. When do your friends from Canada return?<br /><br />Take care, my friend!Nadinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18402862524378201824noreply@blogger.com