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What is the timeline and progression of rabies in infected pets?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed

hi there i am just trying to fing out how the growth of rabies happens

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Answered By Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA

Veterinarian, Certified Dog Trainer

Published on October 13th, 2017

Rabies is transmitted through the bite of an infected animal. If an animal or human is exposed to rabies through a bite wound and contracts the disease, symptoms can be begin anywhere from a few weeks to months or even years after the incident. Once symptoms begin (usually neurologic signs like incoordination, paralysis, difficulty swallowing, or seizures), the affected animal typically gets worse and dies within 7-10 days.

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