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Why is the rabies vaccine so important for dogs?

Once signs appear, rabies is nearly always fatal.

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  1. Once signs appear, rabies is nearly always fatal ✔
  2. Rabies only causes a mild itch
  3. It only affects dogs older than ten

Why: Rabies cannot be treated once symptoms start, so prevention is the whole game. Keeping your dog's rabies shot current protects your dog and your family.

Huh, didn't know that: CDC says veterinarians vaccinate more than 90 million cats and dogs each year.

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Answer: Once signs appear, rabies is nearly always fatal. Rabies cannot be treated once symptoms start, so prevention is the whole game. Keeping your dog's rabies shot current protects your dog and your family.

  1. CDC, About Rabies www.cdc.gov/rabies/about/index.html
    Once clinical signs of rabies appear, the disease is nearly always fatal.
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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