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What Should Be Done After Being Bitten By A Pet Dog?
Question: My pet dog bit me as I tried taking out something from his mouth,
The skin broke with resultant bleeding.
I have washed the would and applied antiseptic .
The dog is upto date with vaccinations.
What action should I take?
The skin broke with resultant bleeding.
I have washed the would and applied antiseptic .
The dog is upto date with vaccinations.
What action should I take?
Brief answer....explained below
Detailed answer.....
Hello,
Thanks for the query.
I have read your query and understand your concern.
If your dog has been vaccinated for rabies and is getting regular booster doses,then there is absolutely nil chances of getting rabies from his bite,however make sure that he gets his booster doses regularly.
In case you feel that there has been lapses in getting his boosters on required time,then better to go for post exposure prophylaxis to be on safe side.
I hope it helps,however you are most welcome to revert to me for any further query.
Best of luck
Thanks
Detailed answer.....
Hello,
Thanks for the query.
I have read your query and understand your concern.
If your dog has been vaccinated for rabies and is getting regular booster doses,then there is absolutely nil chances of getting rabies from his bite,however make sure that he gets his booster doses regularly.
In case you feel that there has been lapses in getting his boosters on required time,then better to go for post exposure prophylaxis to be on safe side.
I hope it helps,however you are most welcome to revert to me for any further query.
Best of luck
Thanks
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