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My dog 'ate' a bit of a dead rabbit

9 replies

CantFindTheBeat · 18/09/2022 18:05

Hi all,

On our field walk this morning, my dog was sniffing for ages in the bushes - not unusual.

When I eventually went to chivvy him along, I found that he had actually been 'nibbling' at a dead rabbit.

The rabbit looked like it was recently dead and had died from an attack.

My dog probably didn't eat much of it, more sniffed and licked it.

Do I need to be mindful of anything?

I will contact the vet if needed.

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bloodywhitecat · 18/09/2022 18:07

Mine once nibbled on a long dead, partially desiccated, hedgehog with no ill effects. I would just watch and wait, if they show any signs of illness then contact a vet and ask their advice.

mondaytosunday · 18/09/2022 18:07

Only if he starts vomiting. My dogs eat all sorts of unsavoury things (I caught them eating the cats poo the other day 🤢)

userxx · 18/09/2022 18:09

mondaytosunday · 18/09/2022 18:07

Only if he starts vomiting. My dogs eat all sorts of unsavoury things (I caught them eating the cats poo the other day 🤢)

Apparently cat shit is like pate to dogs, maybe next time throw a slice of bread in the toaster so they can eat it properly.

CantFindTheBeat · 18/09/2022 18:11

That sounds reassuring, thank you.

He seems fine. Certainly not off his food!

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WhackingPhoenix · 18/09/2022 18:25

Mine catches and eats them whenever he can, he’s never had any problems!

Sprig1 · 18/09/2022 18:34

Mine ate a whole one yesterday, it happens fairly regularly. No issues so far.

MarthanotMarfa · 18/09/2022 18:43

your dog is “designed” to live off rabbits. We use a raw then dried kibble from Germany and it is based on the high protein and low carb values of a rabbit so you only need to worry if the rabbit was poisoned but that goes for lots of things in the wild.

Motorina · 18/09/2022 18:50

Ahhhh we love a crunchy dead thing in this household. Also a runny dead thing. I wouldn't worry.

mountainsunsets · 18/09/2022 19:18

Mine has caught and eaten a rabbit before now.

As long as he's upto date on his worming treatment, I really wouldn't worry Grin

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