If a mother has rabies, can her babies get it? How long do they live?

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If mother has rabies then it is possible to get Rabies to their babies ? How many days the baby lives for ?

Linda G, MS, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello. Yes, if the mother has rabies, the babies are considered to be exposed. The mother, or course, needs to be euthanised. The babies need to be quarentined for a minimum of 6 months, & if any get sick, they need to be euthanised & tested for rabies. If any of the babies do die or get sick in the next 10-14 days, you should humanely euthanize the litter & possibly consider per exposure prophylaxis for yourself. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

If a mother has rabies, can her babies get it? How long do they live?

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