: 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.
The disease typically progresses through three distinct stages:
: 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
: A brown and black German shepherd tested positive for rabies in Pendleton on April 15, 2026. Four people and one other dog were exposed.
: 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: