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Old 10-09-2023, 09:50 AM
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Originally Posted by PugMom View Post
but know this-there is no test for rabies than can be done while the pet is alive. it is only confirmed post-mortem. is quite gruesome
I looked up a little more info on testing.....looks like 120,000 animals are tested annually in the US and 6% are positive. 6%! That is way higher than I thought it would be. Maybe testing a lot of bats or something?

CDC - Diagnosis: In Animals and Humans - Rabies

Joe