- Friendly cats may become aggressive or withdrawn after contracting rabies, whereas aggressive cats may become affectionate.
- Most animals get rabies after an infected animal bites them. Cats may lick the site of the wound excessively.
- Cats are more likely than dogs to develop a fever---a temperature higher than 102.5 degrees F---in the early stage of rabies.
- Signs of anxiety in cats include excessive meowing, grooming, scratching, pacing or inappropriate urination or defecation.
- After the first two days, additional symptoms develop, including seizures, choking, vicious behavior, and an inability to swallow, causing drooling or "foaming at the mouth."
Sudden Change in Behavior
Excessive Licking
Fever
Anxiety
Later Symptoms
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