Rabies symptoms include fever, seizures, pica, paralysis, hydrophobia (an extreme or irrational fear of water), jaw appears dropped, lack of muscular coordination, changes in behavior such as unusual shyness or aggression, excessive excitability, constant irritability/changes, and mandibular paralysis... Other signs that may indicate a dog is infected with rabies include observing the animal bite someone else or itself while behaving abnormally, acting aggressively toward people, animals, or anything else for no apparent reason, and failing to respond to social cues from others. If you are unable to obtain information about an animal's vaccination history, it is important to take precautions to prevent being bitten by this animal. Prevention includes not allowing dogs that have never been vaccinated before to be released into the community, requiring owners to vaccinate their pets, and using protective clothing when working with wildlife. People often report seeing birds, rodents, or other animals that have been injured or appear distressed near homes with rabies-infected dogs, suggesting that these animals are susceptible to attack even if the dogs themselves seem unharmed. However many animals that fall victim to rabid dogs do not die immediately; rather, they go through the same symptoms as those described for humans. If you are able to locate and treat an animal that has been attacked by a dog with signs of rabies, there is a chance you can save its life.