The Real Zombie Virus: Rabies, Cujo, and the Science of Mind Control

Is rabies the closest thing to a real zombie virus?

In this episode of Dog Works Radio, we explore the science behind rabies as a behavioral manipulation virus, inspired by Cujo and modern films like 28 Days Later. We discuss how rabies alters the brain, increases aggression and salivation to spread infection, and why it has terrified humans for thousands of years.

We also dive into toxoplasmosis and other parasites that literally change animal behavior to benefit transmission.

Most importantly, we explain what dog owners need to understand about sudden aggression, neurological changes, and the difference between a training issue and a medical emergency.

Sometimes the scariest stories aren't fiction. They are biology.

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