Furious-signs to look for are: restlessness, dog may look agitated, may be excitable. An aggressive stage may follow these behaviors, where the dog may bite will bite at anything, including itself. Salivation is seen as well, due to spasms of the throat muscles preventing the animal from swallowing. Paralytic-signs to watch for are: salivation (due to the same reasons as above) but the animal eventually becomes paralyzed and then dies.

Information about dog bites and quarantine can be found here. Rabies information from the CDC can be found here. See similar questions...

If ingested, make sure the pieces pass in the pet's bowel movement. If nothing passes within 24-48 hours or the animal seems uncomfortable, contact your vet and let them know of the incident. See similar questions...

Yes - Although rare cats have been infected by the H5N1 avian influenza virus. Dogs at this time have not been found infected with the H5N1 avian influenza virus, however other mammals have become infected and it is thought dogs could also become infected. See similar questions...

Please refer to the list provided on Metro Animal Services website). An application can also be downloaded from the Metro website. See similar questions...

Call the Oakland Pet Adoption Center at 248-391-4102 to find out if the pet has been reported missing. If so, you will be given the name and phone number of the possible owner. If you wish to keep the pet for a few days to see if the owner turns up, you should leave a found report at the Pet Adoption Center. Otherwise, you can bring the pet to the center or request that the pet be picked up. See similar questions...

All Rock Island County residents should obtain their pet registration tags from Rock Island County Animal Care and Control. Pet tags may be purchased at the county animal shelter located at 4001 - 78th Avenue in Moline, or by calling (309) 558-3483 and requesting a tag by mail. Pet owners must have a copy of a current rabies vaccination certificate to buy a tag. See similar questions...

Rabies causes fatal inflammation of the brain or spinal cord. Symptoms most often develop about 10 days to seven months after infection, and death follows 2-12 days after symptoms appear. Early symptoms in humans include pain, burning, and numbness at the site of infection. Victims complain of headaches, inability to sleep, irritability, muscle spasms of the throat and difficulty swallowing. Convulsions may occur, followed by unconsciousness and death. See similar questions...

The Franklin County Boards of Health require that all dogs and cats be immunized against rabies by the time they reach three months of age. The rabies shot must be given by a licensed veterinarian. See similar questions...

Rabies vaccinations are required by Indiana state law for dogs, cats and ferrets. We give the three year approved rabies vaccine to both dogs and cats here at Aboite Animal Hospital. See similar questions...

the price includes spay/neuter surgery, preliminary shots, dewormer, physical exam, heartworm test for a dog and feline leukemia/feline AIDS test for a cat. PLEASE NOTE: As of September 1, 2007, the adoption fee (for all dogs and cats, regardless of age, breed, or size) will increase to $75. The increase will cover the cost of microchipping all adopted pets, along with the registration of the chip into a national database. See similar questions...

Neither is a vegan by nature -- dogs are omnivores, and cats are carnivores. While both dogs and cats belong to the class carnivora, this doesn't mean a lot, so does the panda bear and they are near vegan. By nature cats and dogs wouldn't eat anything like what is commonly found in a can of pet food either. Special diets must be provided for cats, as they require an amino acid called taurine -- found in the muscles of animals. See similar questions...

No. You are welcome to come to the shelter at any time during business hours and see our pets available for adoption. Our business hours are 11-3 Tuesday through Friday and 1-4 on Saturday. Also, all of our pets are available to view at any time on this web site by clicking the "Our Pets" link at the top of each page. Each pets' bio includes at least one photo and all of the information we have on that specific pet. See similar questions...

Though moles rarely come above ground, it is a possibility, and your dog or cat may want to play with the mole. Because of mole illnesses, a mole lurking on your property can pose a danger to domestic dogs and cats. Your dog or cat will likely be tempted to dig moles to the surface in your yard, which will also cause more lawn damage. See similar questions...

Sorry, but dogs and cats are boarded in separate areas of the facility. A cat in the dog area would probably be very scared of all the strange dogs and vise versa. See similar questions...

It is difficult to say for sure, but usually within a couple of days. The important thing is to monitor your pet closely for signs of lethargy, loss of appetite and vomiting. If your pet shows any of these signs, please consult your veterinarian. FDA encourages pet owners to consult with their veterinarian about their pet's health and nutrition requirements. Please refer to the FDA website http://www.fda.gov/oc/opacom/hottopics/petfood. See similar questions...

All dogs are required to wear the rabies tag when outside. Cats, when outside, are required to wear the tag or to be micro chipped, tattooed, or have an ear tag that can be used to identify the cat so the owner can be traced. Dogs and cats, while participating in a sanctioned event, are not required to wear the tag. This provision better enables public health authorities and the person bitten by a dog or cat to know if the animal has a current rabies vaccination. See similar questions...

Many factor XI deficient dogs remain asymptomatic just like people with this disorder. There is no risk for spontaneous bleeding but rather induced by trauma, surgery, or illness. Dogs may show signs of hemorrhagic gastroenteritis and particularly prolonged post-traumatic and surgical bleeding. They typically may not bleed until 1-3 days post-surgery. It would be helpful to know of any bleeding problems in any KBT tested in order to further define the bleeding risk. See similar questions...

Early symptoms include irritability, headache, fever and sometimes itching or pain at the site of exposure. Early symptoms are rarely diagnostic. The disease eventually progresses to paralysis, spasms of the throat muscles, convulsions, delirium and death. See similar questions...

Changes in behavior are common in rabid animals: nocturnal animals are seen during the day, animals are not afraid from humans, become aggressive, attack other animals or people without provocation, may have paralysis of the limbs or throat, or just lay down. See similar questions...