Hi, my husband was walking our 9 month old hound mix and he caught a mouse. He bit and wounded it but didn’t eat it. He is up to date on shots except for a bordatella booster, but not on a dewormer yet (our vet said it’s not necessary until summer where we live). Does he need to go get checked out at the vet or anything? It was a field mouse so I don’t think poison is a factor. I also have two small children in the house that he licks. Thank you.

Updated On March 24th, 2022

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | unneutered | 9 months and 23 days old | 30 lbs

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Answered By Jessica Desrosiers

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It wouldn't hurt to get a fecal done in the next few months, or just preventively deworm Bandit to ensure there aren't any parasites transmitted. Keeping him up to date on flea and tick meds is also a good idea since mice can transmit these parasites as well. Otherwise, I would just keep an eye on him and watch for any issues such as diarrhea, stomach upset, visible worms in stool, or itching and scratching. If you notice any other strange symptoms, or feel he needs an update on any boosters sooner, contacting your vet is best.

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