Found a dead rabbit on my deck last night...
2007-07-14 13:42:24 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
Breed: Lab and Border Collie..
2007-07-14 13:50:13 · update #1
Yes, they can. Worms mostly, and they can be exposed to fleas as well. Rabbits carry parasites in them that can transfer to the dogs if they eat the stomach and intestines of the bunny.
If any of the rats ate rat poison, or the moles ate 'bait' which is also poison, and your dogs eat the rat/mole, they'll get the poison too. You definately don't want that!
Can you tie the dogs up so they can't do their nightly hunting? Or confine them to the garage for the night?
2007-07-14 13:46:23 · answer #1 · answered by Elaine M 7 · 6⤊ 0⤋
Possibly, they can get rabies, worms, and other parasites, or can catch other common diseases associated with these. The reason you found a dead rabbit on your deck is because your dog was bringing you a present, cats do that also, my cats usually try to bring birds inside the house, but they have brought home rattle snakes, and mice. It's their way of bringing you home a gift, no matter how gross it is!!
2007-07-14 22:40:54 · answer #2 · answered by >♥Cat♥< 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ick. One of my dog's does this too. The worst was when he brought in a live rat and killed it on my bed, or when I woke up from a nap and found a dead opossum next to the couch!!
It won't hurt him unless the animal has been poisoned, but take it away from him if you see it.
Oh, and my dog IS an inside dog. He's just a good hunter when I let him outside in a fenced yard.
2007-07-14 20:49:02 · answer #3 · answered by maxmom 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the dead can cause illness. they kill out of bordem or habit. the border is a herding breed and requires daily activity as does the other dog. give them a chore and they will change their way.
2007-07-21 21:00:47 · answer #4 · answered by mygaldal 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes always keep good watch on your dog, and never let them get to anything dead. If you let them roam around the neighborhood, stop and only let them roam the backyard. Also when they are outside stay close to them to make sure they don't get to anyhting else.Usually they will grow out of that habbit.
2007-07-21 16:06:15 · answer #5 · answered by Ben P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you have a couple of D*MN good dogs!!
That's how they would feed in the wild, however if any of these animals are deseased, it may spread to your dogs. Clear the carsusses when you see them.
2007-07-21 15:41:41 · answer #6 · answered by Gardner? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is never a good idea to let your dog eat the carcass.Wild or feral animals carry diseases.Dogs can get infections, and you can catch things from infected dogs.
2007-07-14 21:08:12 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they are catching the live and killing them it's likely fine.. They could still pick up worms etc.. If they are feeding off of dead things laying around.. that's not going to be good.
2007-07-14 20:46:37 · answer #8 · answered by DP 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
sounds like a good dog.. but it does open up a can of worm's...lol...mine get's mice and rats all the time but wont eat em.. you're just gonna have to watch em closely and try to keep the mayhem to a minimum and keep the vaccination's up..
2007-07-21 13:30:14 · answer #9 · answered by chris l 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh yeah. Rabies worms and parasites are all possible. Keep them confined at night.
2007-07-19 20:51:49 · answer #10 · answered by Moon 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋