BYC Café

[drumstick diva]

How old is your dad, Friday? My dad was self taught - not a good thing.

 

[CapricornFarm]

That quarantine period was created at a time when there were no rabies vaccines. As to how long it takes for a rabies victim to show symptoms - it depends.

Most viruses and parasites are species-specific, meaning that only one type or related types of animals can get it. Apparently any warm-blooded animal, from mice to whales, can come down with rabies if exposed.

Rabies exposure doesn't depend on a bite. Apparently, the virus concentrates in the saliva of the victim, and just getting the saliva on a scratch or other break in the skin can introduce the virus. The rabies virus travels in the nerves, and the closer to the brain the point of introduction is, the sooner the victim will show symptoms. The amount of virus that gets into the system also affects the speed with which the disease develops. There are cases where the time between a known exposure and the point at which symptoms developed was a year or more. Obviously, those were extreme cases, but with an incubation period that can be as long as that, it is possible for an animal to have an unknown exposure, get vaccinated at a later date, and still develop the disease. But, where do you draw the line between reasonable precautions and paranoia? At the moment, the line is drawn at 3 weeks.

Even though rabies vaccination for dogs and cats is required in the U.S, cases still occur. Just a couple of days ago, a 6-year-old boy in Florida died of rabies after being scratched by a bat. A few years ago, a number of children at a school had to be vaccinated after someone brought a puppy to school that was later diagnosed with rabies.



The "choking" part sounds more like sleep apnea.

Bunny Lady, i was wondering if you can tell me what breed this rabbit is.

 

[FridayYet]

How old is your dad, Friday? My dad was self taught - not a good thing.

. He's 85, DD. He lost both legs last summer and is learning to drive with hand controls through a VA program. Keeps him busy. Just got a call that his lessons are delayed until the training car gets updated registration.

 

[ronott1]

. He's 85, DD. He lost both legs last summer and is learning to drive with hand controls through a VA program. Keeps him busy. Just got a call that his lessons are delayed until the training car gets updated registration.

I hope he stays safe!

 

[pennyJo1960]

Good morning Cafe'. Thanks for the coffee.

Now to get a few charts done before I take my dad to his driving lessons.

Have a great day everyone!

Wow great he has you please tell him PennyJo in Mossyrock, Washington state thanks him for his service

 

[igorsMistress]

Hubs brought me a new Hot Wheel

 

[CapricornFarm]

I got the bling i ordered!

 

[pennyJo1960]

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Hubs brought me a new Hot Wheel

Very cool when did it come out

 

[ronott1]

I got the bling i ordered!View attachment 1237954

Nice!

 

[N F C]

@igorsMistress what a fun Hot Wheel! How big is your collection now?

@CapricornFarm pretty key chain!