My dog played with feeder mouse, rabies shot overdue. Should I worry?

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When I got home from work today, my 250 pound Mastiff was playing with a feeder mouse for our snakes. I have no idea if he got bit. He is one month late for his next rabies shot. He is my child, but I am not rich. I can't afford a ton of tests if it is unnecessary. HELP. Pet's info: Dog | English Mastiff | Male | unneutered | 1 year and 8 months old | 250 lbs

Dr. Strydom, DVM · Accepted Answer

I would not personally be worried about this at all. I doubt the mouse that bit him, if he even did get bit, was rabid. If you said he got bit by a bat or a raccoon, skunk or fox (a truly wild animal) I would be more worried. Just get his rabies booster as soon as you can do it so that way he is always up to date.

My dog played with feeder mouse, rabies shot overdue. Should I worry?

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