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My dog killed a small bunny in the yard and i pulled it out of her mouth, there were no visible cuts on the bunny and i didnt touch its face. i wasnt wearing gloves or anything, my dogs vaccinated but am i at risk of getting rabies?

Q: my dog killed a small bunny in the yard and i pulled it out of her mouth, there were no visible cuts on the bunny and i didnt touch its face. i wasnt wearing gloves or anything, my dogs vaccinated but am i at risk of getting rabies?

: For rabies transmission to occur a bite from a rabid animal should occur, other infections remain possible, hands hygiene is critical.

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

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For rabies transmission to occur a bite from a rabid animal should occur, other infections remain possible, hands hygiene is critical.

Answered 7/17/2023

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A member asked:

My dog killed a small bunny in the yard and i pulled it out of her mouth, there were no visible cuts on the bunny and i didnt touch its face. i wasnt wearing gloves or anything, my dogs vaccinated but am i at risk of getting rabies?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

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