My dog is suddenly aggressive, eating dirt, and biting. Is it rabies?

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Hello doctor. I have a 3-year-old dog, and all of a sudden he started acting crazy! He started eating cloth, biting blanket, and even eating dirt! He got a little aggressive too he bit me when I tried to stop him. He's moving his tail and his face is like when he's smiling. I mean he's breathng kind of fast and and his tongue is out. I currently put him in the bathroom so he won't eat anything. I will definitely appriciate your help. Pet's info: Dog | Airedale Terrier | Male | neutered | 4 years and 9 months old | 28 lbs

Andrea M. Brodie, DVM · Accepted Answer

Please put a muzzle on your dog and immediately take him to a veterinarian. There is a possibility that your dog may have been infected with rabies, especially if he is not up to date with rabies vaccine. Please also see a doctor since he bit you. Rabies is a deadly disease.

My dog is suddenly aggressive, eating dirt, and biting. Is it rabies?

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