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My dog bit an infected dog. Can my dog get RMF from the bite?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | 8 years and 4 months old | 35 lbs

Can my dog get RMF after biting an infected dog?

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Answered By Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on May 28th, 2017

Theoretically that is not possible. RMF is transmitted by an organism that is carried by ticks and transmitted through tick's bite to a host animal. Please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.

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