Will a rat attack a dog?

Yes, but usually not without being provoked or made to feel threatened. Rats are neither cowardly nor courageous, and usually won't attack if they're left alone. But they can becoming aggressive if injured or cornered. read more

Yes, but usually not without being provoked or made to feel threatened. Rats are neither cowardly nor courageous, and usually won’t attack if they’re left alone. read more

Dogs experiencing rat bite fever do not display any symptoms, while a rabies-infected dog may manifest radical behavioral changes — either extreme docility or ferociousness — copiously salivate and suffer from paralysis. read more

FACT: The Norway rat & house mouse are not considered important reservoirs for the rabies virus in the U.S. Rat bites do not necessitate the victim being treated for rabies as is commonly done for dog, cat, bat, fox, raccoon and other wild animal bites. read more