How does rabies look on dogs?

Answer 1

I think you mean Rabies.

After a dog is infected with Rabies, it can take weeks to months before symptoms appear. This is called the incubation (or latent) period, during which the animal appears healthy and shows no sign of infection.

The early symptoms of Rabies tend to be subtle, last 2 to 3 days, and include the following:

• Change in tone of the dog's bark
• Chewing at the bite site
• Fever
• Loss of appetite
• Subtle changes in behavior

The first sign usually is a change in behavior. Pet owners should be aware that behavioral changes can occur as a result of many conditions, from digestive disorders to poisoning.

Rabid animals usually stop eating and drinking, and may appear to want to be left alone. After the initial onset of symptoms, the animal may become vicious or begin to show signs of paralysis. Some rabid animals bite at the slightest provocation and others may be somnolent and difficult to arouse. Once the animal shows signs of paralysis, the disease progresses very quickly and the animal dies.