My abandoned dog is not herself after heat. Can I use her rabies tag?

She could just be worn out but since you said she isn't very responsive, I would recommend to take her to the vet. The vet may want to run some blood work on her to ensure she didn't get into any toxins or poison while she was missing. They will also be sure she is well hydrated and doesn't need any additional treatment. I hope this helps and she starts to feel better soon. I am so glad you found her.

The rabies inhection is not the cause of her vaginal bleeding. Most female dogs go into heat twice a year so she would likely be on the way of her second heat. If her vulva is also swollen, then that is the cause of bleeding. If her vulva is not swollen, you should take her to a veterinarian for an exam as she may have a urinary tract infection or a uterine infection

If he is due the rabies shot regardless of other vaccination history you could go ahead and get it. You can ask the vet to leave some space on he vaccine card before recording the rabies so they can add the previous vaccines when the history arrives.

I would not rely upon this person having given the vaccines properly nor that the feed store kept the so-called cooling chain, ie that the vaccine did not get warm somewhere along the way and became useless. I suggest you start from the beginning. Take your dog to your vet for a basic exam to make sure she is healthy, and have her vaccinated as per recommendation of your vet. Also discuss having her spayed if you do not want to breed her.

Most shelters will provide vaccines, so if you aren't sure of Redd's vaccine history, contacting the place you adopted him from to get a record of his vaccines is best. If you think he may have been exposed to rabies or another serious illness, seeking out veterinary care immediately is also a good idea to prevent accidental injury to yourself, or to Redd. In some cases, eating a dead animal carcass can cause severe digestive upset, or other issues due to the bones, bacteria, etc. Signs of this can include vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, inability to produce stool, not wanting to eat or drink, fever, etc. If you see any signs of illness at all, seeking out veterinary care ASAP is best.

Getting tags for her will depend on where you live. In most municipalities a rabies vaccination is required. If you have no proof of a rabies vaccine, you will need to have a vaccination done by a veterinarian. You will need to check with your locality to find out if any other vaccinations are required for licensing. I would recommend calling the office of the city where you live to find out their requirements. You will not be able to register your dog with the AKC if that is what you mean by having "papers" for her, without proof of her parentage and their AKC registration.

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! I think it is unlikely that she is showing signs of having rabies. Animals with rabies usually will show neurologic signs as well which are very noticeable like inappropriate mentation, foaming at the mouth, disorientation, loss of appetite, seizures and paralysis, among others. Of course it is indicated to continue to watch her closely and continue to report your local veterinarian in charge of her care of any concerning changes. Good luck and have a great day!