My 8-week puppy ate a dead mouse. Is he safe without second shots?

With a dog Ace's size, the mouse likely will not cause any problems such as an intestinal obstruction. It may cause vomiting / diarrhea, but he will likely be fine as the bones will dissolve in the stomach. I would monitor for vomiting, lethargy, inappetance, etc. and have a veterinarian examine him should any of these symptoms arise. I hope this helps! Please let me know if you have any other questions / concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further.

Make sure the ingested animal did not die from rodenticide. If so, it is possible your puppy will suffer secondary exposure and may require veterinary attention. If not, monitor for vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite or lethargy. See your vet if you notice any of these signs.

There are some diseases that can be transmitted from a mouse to a dog, but it's not that common. Dogs eat rodents and birds all the time and rarely have any problems. I would just make sure that she received a leptospirosis vaccine and that she gets a dewormed in the next month or two. Otherwise, she should be fine. If she shows any signs of illness, then it would be worth a visit to the vet, but it's not necessary to rush to the vet anytime soon. I hope that helps and all is well with Bella.

Rabies vaccines are typically administered around 12 weeks old, so Koda is definitely old enough to get one if she is 6 months old. However, mice are not a typical carrier of rabies, so I would not be concerned about this disease. If she ate the mouse, it could possibly cause stomach upset, but since you found it this is unlikely.

Hello and thank you for your question regarding Chester. It is so difficult to keep our dogs away from dead animals, isn’t it? It’s like candy to them. I realize that there are so many things that can run through your head as to what can go wrong after ingesting a dead mouse that died of an unknown death. We begin to think of all of the worst case scenarios. Because Chester 65 pounds, the likelihood that it will cause any gastrointestinal ripping or damage is unlikely. The mouse could, however, cause gastrointestinal upset like diarrhea and vomiting if there was putrefaction in the rodent. your concern about whether a mouse that died of pesticides or rat bait poisoning could be an issue is a valid one. If the mouse did in deed die of poisoning then Chester can be affected by this within 24 to 72 hours. I do think it would be best to take him to a veterinarian as soon as you can to at least have some blood work performed to check if there has been any evidence of toxicity. The veterinarian may also want to take an abdominal x-ray just to make sure that nothing else is happening in the intestines. Nine times out of 10 these tests will show nothing abnormal and your dog will be fine. But it is always better to error on the side of caution. I hope this is helped.

I would keep an eye on Abby for signs of any distress or illness such as vomiting, lethargy, diarrhea, etc which would warrant a trip to the ER vet. As mice can also carry parasites, scheduling a vet visit when you can and getting Abby up to date on dewormings, etc can help prevent future illness.

Mice and other rodents can transmit disease and parasites. It is best to make sure Ember is up to date on all vaccinations and deworming, and to watch out for any signs of illness that could indicate a problem such as vomiting, diarrhea, etc. If you notice these symptoms or she isn't up to date, seeking care from your vet is best.