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How Serious Could A Scratch From A Vaccinated Dog Be?
Hi, I have a shih tzu, I was giving her a bath this morning and it accidentally scratched my leg, it is just a small scratch, I put alcohol on the scratch and it was painful. My dog had a anti-rabies vaccine 2 months ago. Do i need to go to the hospital and have a vaccine? thanks!
Fri, 9 Jan 2015
Hello,
Dogs keep licking their claws and a vaccinated dog can give rabies to the person.Since rabies is 100% fatal and 100% preventable,it is best to get vaccinated.Get your vaccine on 0,3rd and 7th day of bite.
If your dog is healthy and well even after 10 days then you can discontinue further vaccination which is due on 14th and 28th day.
Thanks
Dogs keep licking their claws and a vaccinated dog can give rabies to the person.Since rabies is 100% fatal and 100% preventable,it is best to get vaccinated.Get your vaccine on 0,3rd and 7th day of bite.
If your dog is healthy and well even after 10 days then you can discontinue further vaccination which is due on 14th and 28th day.
Thanks
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