Answer:
Symptoms:
- Fever
- Headache
- Hydrophobia
- Photophobia
- Agitation
- Increased salivation
- The animal becomes hyperreactive to external stimuli and bite at anything near
- Incoordination is seen due to rear limb paralysis and drooling and difficulty swallowing is caused by paralysis of facial and throat muscles.
It's a deadly disease. Death is usually caused by respiratory arrest.
Prevention can be done through:
- Vaccinating dogs, cats, and ferrets against rabies
- Keeping pets under supervision
- Contacting an animal control officer if the animal is acting strangely
