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My dog licked a pet killed by an animal. Is rabies a concern?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Husky | Male | unneutered | 50 lbs

i have a question one of my pet got a attack by animal outside and my other dog that i have lick my other pet when she dead.. So i be worry about rabies.

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Answered By Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA

Veterinarian

Published on December 22nd, 2017

I am sorry for your loss. If the death was the direct and immediate result of the attack, rabies would not be a concern. The main route of transmission is from a bite but it takes weeks for the virus to develop and become infectious

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