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Rabies Risk in Pet Store Rabbits: What You Need to Know
Pet store rabbits are extremely unlikely to have rabies.
Why Risk Is Minimal
- Primary reservoirs are wild animals (raccoons, skunks, bats, foxes). Rabbits are domesticated and raised in controlled environments.
- Vaccinations – many stores/breeders vaccinate against myxomatosis and RHD (not rabies, but indicates health management).
- Quarantine & health checks – sick animals isolated/treated.
- Legal regulations – most regions mandate inspections and health standards for pet sales.
While no animal is 100% risk-free, the probability of rabies in a commercially sold rabbit is negligible.
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