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What do u do if a dog kills a possum?

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It is certainly not a behavior you would want to encourage in your dog, but is a natural instinct. The dog probably even thought it was doing something you would be proud of it for. If the opossum is dead, I would suggest burying it without the dog watching. Try to bury it somewhere the dog isn't going to dig it up. It needs to be somewhat deep so other scavengers aren't going to smell it out. Check your dogs face and front legs just to make sure it wasn't bitten or receive any injuries. If so, it probably won't be a serious wound, but you may want to call your vet to check it out. Other than that, there isn't too much else to do.
You might also wonder a bit if your dog has rabies. Finally, you can call the game warden or animal control in your county. That's their job.
if you are in Aussie don't do it but if u are are in new zealnad i encourage it please make your dog ill more possoms in new zealnad.

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