Is a Current Rabies Vaccination Enough to Protect Dogs Exposed to Rabies?
Via a daily news brief of veterinary-related news, I learned of 12 dogs in Mooresville, North Carolina, who were put down after one of them — a puppy — contracted rabies. Many people were also exposed at a recent fish fry and are receiving treatment. The case raised a critical question: Is a current rabies vaccination enough to protect dogs exposed to rabies?
I’d always thought the answer was YES. Apparently, the reality is more complicated.