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Pseudorabies (Aujeszky’s Disease) in Dogs and Cats
Pseudorabies is a herpesvirus infection that mimics rabies but is defined by intense itching and encephalomyelitis, usually killing dogs within 24 to 36 hours. Dogs catch it mainly by eating infected pig or rat offal or through skin wounds, so control relies on rodent control, no raw pork, and disinfection.
Pseudorabies (Aujeszky’s Disease) in Dogs
Pseudorabies, also known as mad itch, is an acute infectious disease of dogs, cats and other livestock and wildlife caused by the pseudorabies virus. Its main features are fever, intense itching, and encephalomyelitis and neuritis.
What Is Pseudorabies in Dogs
Pseudorabies, also called Aujeszky's disease, is an acute infection of dogs, cats, and other livestock caused by the pseudorabies virus. Dogs usually catch it by eating infected pig or rat tissue, and the hallmark is intense, localized itching. It is almost always fatal in dogs, so prevention and not letting a sick dog bite people are what matter.