00:00Do you think a possum can transmit rabies to your dog?
00:02Here is the astonishing medical truth.
00:05Unlike most wild mammals, it is extremely rare for a possum to contract or transmit rabies.
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00:17The reason comes down to their lower internal body temperature compared to other mammals,
00:22making their physical environment completely unsuitable for the rabies virus to survive and multiply.
00:28But this doesn't mean they are completely safe.
00:31Possums can transmit other diseases to dogs, such as the dangerous leptospirosis bacteria,
00:36through contaminated water, or external parasites like ticks and fleas.
00:41In short, the risk of rabies from a possum is virtually non-existent.
00:45But watching out for other parasites remains essential to protect your dog.
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