What is the treatment for rabies in dogs?
There is no treatment for a dog with rabies. If rabies is suspected, the dog has to be kept in isolation and prevented from escaping or injuring someone and the local and state/provincial animal control offices notified. If the dog has not died it will then be put to sleep and a post mortem carried out. Can I catch rabies? Yes, the disease is zoonotic or can be transmitted to man. It is only transmitted by the bite of a rabid animal. The virus is present in the saliva of the infected animal only for a limited time. If any animal that may be suspicious for rabies bites you, immediately wash the wound thoroughly with soap and water, then seek immediate medical assistance. Post exposure rabies treatment with serum or vaccine may be recommended and is very successful if begun quickly. Is it possible to vaccinate my dog? There are several United States Food and Drug Administration (USDA) rabies vaccines approved for dogs, cats, horses and ferrets. Dogs and cats between the ages of 12 and 16
