In this video, I’m breaking down the 10 signs of rabies in dogs and the three prominent stages of the disease. Rabies is a deadly but preventable virus with an almost 100% fatal outcome once symptoms appear, which is exactly why I keep coming back to the importance of vaccination. I also explain what rabies does inside the body—starting in muscle tissue, moving into the nervous system, and eventually reaching the salivary glands—and why it’s so dangerous for both dogs and people (rabies is zoonotic, meaning it can spread from animals to humans). I walk you through what to watch for in each stage: early signs like restlessness, withdrawal, licking the bite area, and unusual aggression; advanced-stage symptoms like furious behavior, dilated pupils, seizures, and a lack of fear; and the final paralysis phase, where you may see heavy drooling/foaming, jaw dropping, trouble swallowing, loss of coordination, paralysis, coma, and death. I also cover how rabies spreads (most commonly through bites and saliva) and why carriers like raccoons, bats, and foxes are a real risk. My biggest takeaway: don’t take chances. Avoid contact with stray/wild animals, keep your dog leashed and under control, report suspicious animals to animal control, and call your vet immediately if you suspect exposure—your dog may need a booster and observation.