In contrast, foxes who are infected become 'dopey' and almost domesticated. Lack of fear, increased affection, and showing some signs of obliviousness like food left hanging out of their mouths. Also sadly some other effects like it being potentially lethal. Even treated foxes still show signs of frankly, brain damage and are considered unreleasable.

It is interesting that an animal close to cats (in strategy and prey), and their larger relatives are affected so differently.