Post by Hylocereus on May 1, 2015 5:34:31 GMT
Sicknesses are a very real thing in this roleplay - though at this point in time, they are rare in the plot and only exist in a few individuals. Avoid the signs to stay safe!
Rabies
Rabies is a virus that is usually fatal to the animal once contracted. It is transmitted through the bites of other infected animals and bodily fluids, which are made all the more vicious as a result of their illness. The incubation period generally lasts for a few weeks, but can extend to a month or two in rare cases or be as short as a few days.
Once the animal has been bitten by another infected animal, the virus is carried through the bloodstream to the spinal cord. It moves through the nervous system and causes major neurological damage. Initially, the canine or feline will begin to act abnormally. It may have a fever and will lick its wound. During the second phase of the illness, the victim will begin to act unpredictably. It will be vicious and restless, but may at times be rendered paralysed. The final stage is one of major nerve damage, which then prevents the animal from being able to swallow anything (including water and its own saliva). Excessive drooling occurs as a result and has become the tell-tale sign of an animal with advanced rabies. The animal is likely to go into a coma before it dies. Euthanasia is usually the kindest, most dignified option - but there are rumors of herbs that can help IF and ONLY IF they are ingested before the symptoms become apparent. There is no reversing the damage once done - consider Rabies to be the kiss of death for your character.
Canine Distemper Virus (CDV)
Yes, this can affect your big cats too! It's notorious for wiping out a lot of serengeti lions, and Smilodon and their allies are no exception.
The virus first appears in bronchial lymph nodes and tonsils two days after exposure. The virus then enters the blood stream on the second or third day.
A first round of acute fever tends to begin around three to eight days after infection. These signs may or may not be accompanied by anorexia, a runny nose, and discharge from the eye. This first round of fever typically recedes rapidly within 96 hours, and then a second round of fever begins around the 11th or 12th day and lasts at least a week. Gastrointestinal and respiratory problems tend to follow, which may become complicated with secondary bacterial infections. Inflammation of the brain and spinal cord, otherwise known as encephalomyelitis, either is associated with this, subsequently follows, or comes completely independent of these problems. A thickening of the footpads sometimes develops, and vesicularpustular lesions on the abdomen usually develop. Neurological signs typically are found in the animals with thickened footpads from the virus.
About half of sufferers experience meningoencephalitis. It's a coin flip on whether your character takes the nastier form and dies, or survives - albeit with lifelong marks from it.
A wolf or saber that survives distemper will continue to have both nonlife-threatening and life-threatening signs throughout its lifespan. The most prevalent nonlife-threatening symptom is hard pad disease, a thickening of the skin on the pads of its paws as well as on the end of its nose. Another lasting symptom commonly is enamel hypoplasia. Puppies, especially, will have damage to the enamel of teeth that are not completely formed or those that have not yet grown through the gums. This is a result of the virus's killing the cells responsible for manufacturing the tooth enamel. These affected teeth tend to erode quickly.
Life-threatening signs usually include those due to the degeneration of the nervous system. Felines and canines that have been infected with distemper tend to suffer a progressive deterioration of mental abilities and motor skills. With time, the animal can acquire more severe seizures, paralysis, reduction in sight and incoordination.
Log of infected characters:
Rade - Rabies
Tsuyoi - Rabies
Sage - Rabies
Rabies
Rabies is a virus that is usually fatal to the animal once contracted. It is transmitted through the bites of other infected animals and bodily fluids, which are made all the more vicious as a result of their illness. The incubation period generally lasts for a few weeks, but can extend to a month or two in rare cases or be as short as a few days.
Once the animal has been bitten by another infected animal, the virus is carried through the bloodstream to the spinal cord. It moves through the nervous system and causes major neurological damage. Initially, the canine or feline will begin to act abnormally. It may have a fever and will lick its wound. During the second phase of the illness, the victim will begin to act unpredictably. It will be vicious and restless, but may at times be rendered paralysed. The final stage is one of major nerve damage, which then prevents the animal from being able to swallow anything (including water and its own saliva). Excessive drooling occurs as a result and has become the tell-tale sign of an animal with advanced rabies. The animal is likely to go into a coma before it dies. Euthanasia is usually the kindest, most dignified option - but there are rumors of herbs that can help IF and ONLY IF they are ingested before the symptoms become apparent. There is no reversing the damage once done - consider Rabies to be the kiss of death for your character.
Canine Distemper Virus (CDV)
Yes, this can affect your big cats too! It's notorious for wiping out a lot of serengeti lions, and Smilodon and their allies are no exception.
The virus first appears in bronchial lymph nodes and tonsils two days after exposure. The virus then enters the blood stream on the second or third day.
A first round of acute fever tends to begin around three to eight days after infection. These signs may or may not be accompanied by anorexia, a runny nose, and discharge from the eye. This first round of fever typically recedes rapidly within 96 hours, and then a second round of fever begins around the 11th or 12th day and lasts at least a week. Gastrointestinal and respiratory problems tend to follow, which may become complicated with secondary bacterial infections. Inflammation of the brain and spinal cord, otherwise known as encephalomyelitis, either is associated with this, subsequently follows, or comes completely independent of these problems. A thickening of the footpads sometimes develops, and vesicularpustular lesions on the abdomen usually develop. Neurological signs typically are found in the animals with thickened footpads from the virus.
About half of sufferers experience meningoencephalitis. It's a coin flip on whether your character takes the nastier form and dies, or survives - albeit with lifelong marks from it.
A wolf or saber that survives distemper will continue to have both nonlife-threatening and life-threatening signs throughout its lifespan. The most prevalent nonlife-threatening symptom is hard pad disease, a thickening of the skin on the pads of its paws as well as on the end of its nose. Another lasting symptom commonly is enamel hypoplasia. Puppies, especially, will have damage to the enamel of teeth that are not completely formed or those that have not yet grown through the gums. This is a result of the virus's killing the cells responsible for manufacturing the tooth enamel. These affected teeth tend to erode quickly.
Life-threatening signs usually include those due to the degeneration of the nervous system. Felines and canines that have been infected with distemper tend to suffer a progressive deterioration of mental abilities and motor skills. With time, the animal can acquire more severe seizures, paralysis, reduction in sight and incoordination.
Log of infected characters:
Tsuyoi - Rabies
Sage - Rabies
I have left FH behind and nowadays I mainly play Valorant. I hope everyone is doing okay and you're having great lives! <3