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Bitten By Pet Dog, Got A Small Cut. Had Rabies Injection For Cat. Should I Take It Again?
Hello. I was accidentally bitten by my pet dog. The bite is a bit small and only on the epidermis . No blood was seen, although while I was washing the wound, I felt a bit of a sting. My dog is 2 months and 2 weeks old, and she has not been given anti- rabies shot. I was bitten by my cat last year and I was given shots for the cat bite. I was told that the shots were good for one year. Do I need to get shots for the dog bite? I am so bothered.
Hi, yes you shud get ur shots just to be on the safer side.its a common practice to observe dog for some time but if u r worried its better to be safe.
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Bitten By Pet Dog, Got A Small Cut. Had Rabies Injection For Cat. Should I Take It Again?
Hi, yes you shud get ur shots just to be on the safer side.its a common practice to observe dog for some time but if u r worried its better to be safe.