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What happens if a dog eats a dead rat?

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Dead animals may also be carrying dangerous bacteria that your dog could be exposed to. 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. 3 янв. 2019 г.


Can my dog get sick from eating a rat?

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).”

Should I be worried if my dog ate a rat?

Whilst catching a mouse or a rat may be a natural activity for cats and in some cases, dogs, eating rodents can have undesirable consequences on our pets. Dangers include infection from intestinal worms and/or toxoplasmosis as well as the possibility of suffering from secondary rat bait poisoning.

Can eating a dead animal kill a dog?

One of the most dangerous is clostridium botulinum—a type C preformed neurotoxin, which is sometimes found in dead animal carcasses (as well as in uncooked or spoiled foods—so keep your dog out of the trash) that causes botulism. It's rare for dogs to contract botulism, but the effects can be serious.

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