Guide To Rabies In Dogs

Causes And Risk Factors

Rabies is a virus transferred through the saliva, so being bitten by another animal with rabies or exposure to another animal's saliva can infect your dog. The main risk factor for rabies is not having your dog vaccinated against it. Other causes and risk factors are frequenting dog parks with unvaccinated dogs or being around dogs who may have been unknowingly infected by the virus. Minimizing or eliminating risk factors is crucial. Some owners choose not to take their dog to the dog park, and many decide to always keep their dog on a leash while on walks. Due to the fact many wild animals can spread the disease, this becomes especially critical while on hikes and other nature walks outdoors.

Read about the diagnosis and treatment of rabies in dogs next.