My vaccinated dog was licked by a stray. Should I worry about rabies?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Rottweiler | Male | unneutered | 39 lbs
Today a street dog licked my 5 months old rottweiler (fully vaccinated) i think that street dog was infected with rabies . Is there any chance that my dog can get infected even he is fully vaccinated
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Published on August 19th, 2018
Rabies is usually transmitted by saliva being transferred into a wound. If your dog is vaccinated against rabies and had no wound in the area where he was licked, then the risk of him getting infected with rabies is small. However in the future do not let your dog interact with street dogs. They can have not only rabies, but also mange, distemper and other communicable diseases.
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Published on September 12th, 2017
Rabies is only spread through the saliva of an infected animal so since your dog only scratched you, you should be perfectly fine. Just be sure to clean the scratch to prevent it from getting infected and make sure to get your dog vaccinated for rabies when he is old enough. I hope this helps. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Best of luck.
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Published on October 2nd, 2018
Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! No, if the dog has had his rabies vaccine you are fine. Also you would need to have open cuts on your fingers for the rabies virus to enter your body. Always wash your hands after allowing a dog to lick you. Have a good day!
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Published on August 13th, 2017
You do not need to be worried about your dog being contagious with rabies as your dog is extremely unlikely to have rabies if he is acting normal. However, I do advise that you take him to his veterinarian to get the rabies vaccine just in case he is exposed. You should be fine. Have a good evening!
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