My dog attacked a possum. What diseases can she get? What to do?

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She just eviscerated a possum. I know opossums can carry disease. Cleaning her up now, looking for a plan of action. thank you. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | 1 year and 11 months old | 50 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

So the good news is that Mercy can't get rabies from the opossum. The chance of rabies in an opossum is very rare. They do carry leptospirosis, however. Signs of leptospirosis may include fever, shivering, muscle tenderness, reluctance to move, increased thirst, changes in the frequency or amount of urination, dehydration, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, lethargy, jaundice (yellowing of the skin and mucous membranes), or painful inflammation within the eyes. The disease can cause kidney failure with or without liver failure. Dogs may occasionally develop severe lung disease and have difficulty breathing. Leptospirosis can cause bleeding disorders, which can lead to blood-tinged vomit, urine, stool or saliva; nosebleeds; and pinpoint red spots (which may be visible on the gums and other mucous membranes or on light-colored skin). Affected dogs can also develop swollen legs (from fluid accumulation) or accumulate excess fluid in their chest or abdomen. If you see any of those signs, take Mercy into a vet immediately.

My dog attacked a possum. What diseases can she get? What to do?

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