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Suggest Treatment For Scratch By Puppy

Hi,I have had a complete course of rabies vaccinations in my teen ages, now i have a puppy at home, and got scratched by her teeth while playing, i have already take a shot last week for the same reason that her teeth scratched me while playing, do i need to take another shot?
Wed, 12 Aug 2015
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Welcome to HCM.
Scratch by teeth nails by animals which bleeds needs immunisation by rabies vaccination.
Since you have mentioned that it was not a stray dog i hope that it has been vaccinated.
I would like to know the exact site where teeth had scratch you.
If it is located near face or palm of hands would advice you to have a vaccination injection.
Otherwise in other site last week vaccination is adequate.
Thanks.
regards
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Suggest Treatment For Scratch By Puppy

Welcome to HCM. Scratch by teeth nails by animals which bleeds needs immunisation by rabies vaccination. Since you have mentioned that it was not a stray dog i hope that it has been vaccinated. I would like to know the exact site where teeth had scratch you. If it is located near face or palm of hands would advice you to have a vaccination injection. Otherwise in other site last week vaccination is adequate. Thanks. regards