: Increased restlessness, aggression, snapping, growling, and eating abnormal objects.
: Excessive drooling or "foaming at the mouth" due to throat paralysis, dropped jaw, and difficulty walking. Critical Response Protocol If you suspect an animal has rabies or have been bitten: Rabid Dog
Rabies is a 100% fatal but 100% preventable viral disease that affects the nervous system of mammals, including humans. It is primarily transmitted through the saliva of an infected animal, most commonly via bites or scratches. Recent Incidents (April 2026) It is primarily transmitted through the saliva of
: A brown and black German shepherd tested positive for rabies in Pendleton on April 15, 2026. Four people and one other dog were exposed. : A suspected rabid dog attacked three people
: A suspected rabid dog attacked three people and several other animals on April 17, 2026. A human death was also recorded in Dong Thap Province on April 20, 2026, linked to infected dog meat. Signs and Symptoms in Dogs
The disease typically progresses through three distinct stages:
: A rabid dog was euthanized in Curry County after biting a person in April 2026. This marks the third animal rabies case in the state this year.