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Is Rabies Disease Possible Even If The Dog Is Vaccinated Regularly?

My dog playfully scratched me on the lower lip. It didn t bleed but it s reddened. All the dogs vaccine shots are up to date and he is healthy. The dog got his 1st year vaccine shots day before yesterday. Should I be worried about any infections or rabies?
Fri, 20 Oct 2017
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Hello Dear. Watch the dog carefully for 10 days. If you feel any altered behavior like signs of madness then immediately go to a doctor and get injection against rabies. If the dog is healthy for ten days then do not worry. Meanwhile you can take a tetanus injection in case you havent had one in the past 6 months.

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Is Rabies Disease Possible Even If The Dog Is Vaccinated Regularly?

Hello Dear. Watch the dog carefully for 10 days. If you feel any altered behavior like signs of madness then immediately go to a doctor and get injection against rabies. If the dog is healthy for ten days then do not worry. Meanwhile you can take a tetanus injection in case you havent had one in the past 6 months. regards- Dr Sanjay Kini