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How Can A Dog Bite Be Treated?

Hi Doctor.
I have been bitten by my dog accidently , when couple of stray dogs, came in to fight with my dog,i got bitten, when i tried to hold the Neck Collor Belt.my dog is a cross breed of Rot & Pitbull,age of 2 years now.
i missed last vaccination. and i can see a small wound on my dogs arm.
what do i need to do now
SUMIT
Wed, 25 Apr 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

There is vaccine for rabies that is post exposure prophylaxis. You have to take vaccines on days 0, 3, 7, 14 and 30 of dog bite.

Even if it is a pet dog, it's better to go for vaccination to prevent rabies infection, as it causes 100% mortality. I would advise you to get your dog also vaccinated.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Siddartha
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How Can A Dog Bite Be Treated?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. There is vaccine for rabies that is post exposure prophylaxis. You have to take vaccines on days 0, 3, 7, 14 and 30 of dog bite. Even if it is a pet dog, it s better to go for vaccination to prevent rabies infection, as it causes 100% mortality. I would advise you to get your dog also vaccinated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Siddartha