| The onset of clinical signs in dogs and cats includes behavioral changes, pyrexia, salivation and dilation of pupils. | | The onset of clinical signs in dogs and cats includes behavioral changes, pyrexia, salivation and dilation of pupils. |
− | Then, the virus will either take the furious form or the dumb form. The '''furious form''' is mostly seen in dogs and cats, however, prior to popular belief, the dumb form is actually the most common form in dogs. Signs of the furious form include abnormal aggression, salivation, and attack without provocation. There may also be disordered wandering, "copulatory" movements, incoordination, convulsions, coma and death within 3-10 days. The '''dumb form''' may or may not follow the furious form, or it may appear alone. This form is most common in ruminants or horses affected with the disease. Signs include [[Bloat|ruminal tympany]], tenesmus, diarrhoea, paralysis of lower jaw, drooling saliva, tremors and progressive paralysis. In dogs, a change in voice may be observed (bellowing). | + | Then, the virus will either take the furious form or the dumb form. The '''furious form''' is mostly seen in dogs and cats, however, contrary to popular belief, the dumb form is actually the most common form in dogs. Signs of the furious form include abnormal aggression, salivation, and attack without provocation. There may also be disordered wandering, "copulatory" movements, incoordination, convulsions, coma and death within 3-10 days. The '''dumb form''' may or may not follow the furious form, or it may appear alone. This form is most common in ruminants or horses affected with the disease. Signs include [[Bloat|ruminal tympany]], tenesmus, diarrhoea, paralysis of lower jaw, drooling saliva, tremors and progressive paralysis. In dogs, a change in voice may be observed (bellowing). |