The disease typically progresses through three distinct stages:
: Early behavioral changes such as excessive fear, aggression, or unusual friendliness.
: 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. Rabid Dog
: Increased restlessness, aggression, snapping, growling, and eating abnormal objects.
: 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 Signs and Symptoms in Dogs Rabies is a
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)
: 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: and difficulty walking.
: A brown and black German shepherd tested positive for rabies in Pendleton on April 15, 2026. Four people and one other dog were exposed.