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Does Dog Bite On Leg Makes The Leg Sore And Weak?
I got bit by someones pet dog a little over two months ago on my upper left thigh. It was only a small bite but there was blood. I went to the doctor and he said not to worry since there are no rabies in dogs in Canada. However, I have no idea if the dog was even vaccinated because I didnt think of asking at the time and I didnt even know the owner personally. The doctor just gave me antibiotics incase of infection. But now, over two months later my whole left leg is experiencing on and off soreness, itchiness and kind of tingling mostly around the bite. Also, my whole left leg just feels weak and general and gets worse when I m walking or standing.
Mon, 15 Sep 2014
Hello,
I understand your concern.
If your dog is alive after two months, it does not have rabies as a rabid dog would have died. The symptoms you feel result from the fear about rabies and they would go away if you relax and be active. In the rare instance where your dogs bite might have injured some small nerve fibers and these being the cause of the symptoms, there are medicines that may help.
Wish you good health.
Dr. Noble Zachariah.
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I understand your concern.
If your dog is alive after two months, it does not have rabies as a rabid dog would have died. The symptoms you feel result from the fear about rabies and they would go away if you relax and be active. In the rare instance where your dogs bite might have injured some small nerve fibers and these being the cause of the symptoms, there are medicines that may help.
Wish you good health.
Dr. Noble Zachariah.
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