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In this article, we will explore the risks and benefits of dogs killing rats, as well as address common concerns and provide expert opinions on the matter. One of the biggest concerns pet …

Aug 29, 2024 · My dog killed a rat, should I be worried? One of the biggest concerns when a dog has bit a rat is whether there are diseases that can be transmitted from rats to dogs and then …

Apr 9, 2025 · Your dog may have killed the rat, but that doesn’t mean that the rat wasn’t already dying and it could be dangerous to your dog. After a rat eats poison, it can take 2–3 days or …

The best dog breeds to kill rats include the terriers such as Yorkshire Terriers, Jack Russel Terriers, Lakeland Terriers, and of course, Rat Terriers. Other breeds such as German …

Sep 14, 2023 · In this comprehensive guide, we’ll cover everything you need to know about using Rat Terriers for rat control, including their history, breed traits that make them good ratters, …

Editor’s note: This story contains descriptions and images of dogs hunting rats that could upset some readers.

Apr 13, 2023 · We tagged along as a group of rat-hunting dogs killed rodents in alleys and dumpsters.

Dec 23, 2024 · In the Harlem zone, rats have been so mitigated that a social club of dog owners who took their dogs ratting in Manhattan every Friday night for 30 years recently gave up.

Apr 12, 2024 · Could rodent-killing dogs help make a dent in Boston’s flourishing rat population? Unique Pest Management, based in the Washington DC area, believes its pest-exterminating …