Dog fought rat, has wounds. Is it a bite? Rabies concern, what now?

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My lab was fighting with a big size rat, end of the fight i found some small spot in his leg and face and drops of blood were also coming out from there...but i am confused whether the rat bite my dog or it was due to the fighting effect(aggresive fights can cause she cuts her leg into any furniture's edge).if the rat bite my lab..what to do..?her anti rabies vaccine is also out of date..plzz suggest me i am tensed... Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Female | unspayed | 3 years and 8 months old | 50 lbs

Shaneez Wallani, DVM · Accepted Answer

If this is a rat bite there is a risk it will get infected, and it may turn into an abscess, or the infection may spread elsewhere, which can be dangerous to Bini’s health. Rats can carry a number of diseases that can be dangerous to humans as well, so I advise you to have Bini seen by a vet to address the potential bite. The area is likely very sore, and Bini will probably not let you clean it appropriately at home. Although rabies transmission from a rat bite is uncommon, it is not impossible, so your vet will need to address monitoring/vaccinating Bini accordingly. She may also need antibiotics, which can only be prescribed by a vet. Good luck!

Dog fought rat, has wounds. Is it a bite? Rabies concern, what now?

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