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My dog killed a groundhog. Should I worry about rabies if vaccinated?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 98 lbs

My dog killed a groundhog He is up to date with rabies vaccination should I be worried

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Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on September 18th, 2019

I would be more worried about fleas and plague than rabies. ( https://www.petcoach.co/dog/condition/plague/ ) If Lancelot is not up to date on his flea prevention I would get it on him immediately.

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