Will a rabid dog die?

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Sarah Johnson

Healthcare Technology Correspondent

Will a rabid dog die?

A dog that gets rabies will die, because the mortality rate of rabies is 100% and it cannot be cured once it is acquired. Therefore, it is best to inject the dog with rabies vaccine in advance to prevent the dog from getting rabies. The incubation period of rabies is about 1 to 2 weeks. The dog will be afraid of light and water, listless, not eating, drooling, and aggressive. It is best not to let the dog come into contact with stray dogs to avoid being bitten. Infect.