If my vaccinated dog gets rabies, what are their chances of survival?

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What’s the chance of a vaccinated dog surviving rabies? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Male | unneutered | 101 lbs

Dr. Dayna, DVM, CVA · Accepted Answer

In theory a vaccinated dog ( meaning current on vaccination) would have antibodies against rabies and therefore not contract the disease. However, we know that no vaccination Is 100%, and we know that there are immune systems that don’t respond the way we expect to vaccination, so there is always a chance of a vaccinated dog becoming infected with Rabies. But that chance is low. Rabies is universally fatal if infected. Both for dogs and people. If you have a specific concern please call your veterinarian OR your state veterinarian or state public health office for guidance. Please be safe.

If my vaccinated dog gets rabies, what are their chances of survival?

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