My dog licked a bird. Is there a health risk? Do I need a vet?

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Hi so I just wanted to know if there is anything to worry about if my dog licked a bird ? So a few days ago I found a small bird that seemed to not be able to fly so I put him in a box and he got out so I found him and then my dog saw him and I think that he may have licked it should I worry ? Do I need to go to the vet ? What if he licked my hands after o touched the bird ? Should I be worried ? My dog is up to date on flea and tick prevention and hearthworm and vaccination. Is there any worry? Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Male | unneutered | 72 lbs

Jeffrey Milner · Accepted Answer

There is no way to know for whether or not the bird Rocky licked was carrying any sort of pathogen, and whether or not that pathogen is transmissible to dogs. I would operate under the assumption that everything is going to be OK unless you begin to see any clinical signs of illness. You can certainly obtain a fecal sample and bring it into your vet to make sure he didn't pick up any intestinal parasites. Hope this helps.

My dog licked a bird. Is there a health risk? Do I need a vet?

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