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One of my young steers has porcupine quills in its hide. Do they need to be removed?

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Yes, they do need to be removed. It is best to have them removed by a vet, but if you cannot reach a vet, you can try to carefully remove them on your own.

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Can porcupine quills transmit rabies?

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Yes. If your dog gets into porcupine quills, it should be brought to see the veterinarian.

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My dog was attacked by a porcupine and can't walk on her paw. Is there a soak I can use to soothe it?

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There isn't really a soak, but I recommend that you take a bandage and wrap up your dog's paw. This will stop the wound from bleeding and getting infected; it will also help ease your dog's pain as the pressure from walking will not be exerted on the paw directly. If your dog is still experiencing pain in a day or two, call the vet to see if there's anything they would recommend.

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Can a dog get rabies from a porcupine?

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The dog could contract rabies if it bit the porcupine and drew blood, but the dog can't get rabies from the quills. You should make sure your dogs are always vaccinated.

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If I got the full quill out and the dog is fine, should I still take him to the vet?

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Probably not. Give your vet a call and tell him/her what happened and ask if you should bring the dog in.

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How do I remove porcupine quills from my dog?

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Go to or at least call a vet. They should know how to get them out properly.

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