Prodromal Rabies Dogs. 2 infection with rabies virus progresses in 3 phases: Paralysis eventually sets in and the rabid animal may be unable to eat and drink.
Paralysis eventually sets in and the rabid animal may be unable to eat and drink. The prodromal, or first phase of rabies in dogs lasts about two to three days. Following stage one, a dog may enter the stage clinically known as furious rabies.