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Can dogs get rabies from dead animals?

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Could my dog or cat get rabies from a dead animal that had rabies? Yes, through an open wound or by chewing on the carcass. Have your vet administer a booster shot within five days. If your pet is unvaccinated, it must be confined for four months, or euthanized.


Can rabies live in a dead animal?

Live rabies virus will not survive for more than 24 hours in dead animals when temperatures reach 70oF. However, the virus will sur- vive for extended periods at low or freezing temperatures.

What diseases can dogs get from eating dead animals?

One of the most dangerous is clostridium botulinum, which is a preformed neurotoxin that can be found in dead animal carcasses. Dogs can contract botulism from ingesting contaminated carcasses. While rare, the effects of this disease can be serious.

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