• My dog caught a baby rabbit in our backyard, I was able to get it out of his mouth in under a minute but wondering if there’s a risk of any disease that could have been transferred and what steps I should take?

    Hi Jeremy, I recommend that you talk to your local veterinarian about this. It would be rare for a pet to catch a disease by killing a rabbit. The overall risk to your pet will depend on a few different factors including your pet’s health and vaccination status, as well as the potential diseases seen in local rabbits. Your vet knows your pet and the local area so they will be able to give you the best advice on this.

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