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Can dogs get diseases from killing rats?

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Created: 2022-04-16 00:36:13

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Keep your dog on a lead “The fatal bacterial infection is spread by rats and other rodents. Dogs can become infected by direct contact (from a rat bite or from eating a rat) and indirect contact (drinking urine-contaminated water or licking contaminated soil).” 24 июл. 2019 г.


Can my dog get sick from killing a rat?

Can a rat bite kill a dog? Unfortunately, rats are known to carry diseases that can kill a dog if they become infected after the encounter. The most common of these is leptospirosis which can cause mild to severe disease in dogs and even death. Your dog can be vaccinated against leptospirosis to help protect them.

What diseases can rats pass to dogs?

Leptospirosis is caused by Leptospira bacteria that rodents and other animals can transmit to animals and humans. Dogs can become infected by direct contact (for instance, from a rat bite or from eating rats) or via indirect contact (for instance, by drinking urine-contaminated water).

What should I do if my dog killed a rat?

You don't have to do anything. If he didn't ingest the rat there should be no issues. However, if your dog was bitten by the rat then you should keep the rat, put it in the freezer and take it to your vet so they can send it out for rabies testing.

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