How to Know if an Animal Has Rabies?

Unusual aggression or sudden unprovoked attacks

Excessive drooling or foaming at the mouth

Difficulty swallowing

Paralysis or weakness, especially in the hind legs

Staggering, stumbling, or loss of coordination

Acting unusually tame, fearless, or confused

Seizures or tremors

Changes in behavior such as restlessness, agitation, or lethargy

Vocalizing abnormally, such as constant barking, growling, or crying

Self-isolation or hiding

Biting or snapping at objects, people, or other animals

Dilated pupils or abnormal eye movements

Death shortly after symptoms appear

Any wild animal behaving strangely during the day or approaching people

Any animal with a recent bite wound or known exposure to a rabid animal

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