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Can my daughter get rabies from our dog if he sniffs or eats a dead animal? dog has all shots. we let him out in fenced in yard but touches his beard.

7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Yes: If your dog gets rabies from contact with a rabid animal, he can transfer it to your daughter by licking or biting. Keep your dog away from wild animals that might be rabid

Answered 1/11/2018

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Dr. Jay Park answered

No: Your dog do not get infected by rabies virus by sniffing or eating dead animal. In addition, he has received rabies vaccines.

Dr Cox and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 1/15/2018

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