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3 months puppy scratch.
I adopted a stray puppy its about 3 months old who is not yet vaccinated and while playing it was biting my clothes and bit my bite and got a scratch which slightly bleed. Do i need to get injected or anything that needs to be done??
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Take Tetanus and ARV.
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Since scratch is bleeding !
Tetanus vaccine and rabies vaccination is advised !
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washing wound with soap and water!
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Would like to discuss in details. Kindly consult
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It is safe to take 1st and 2nd dose. By that time you can observe the dog. If dog remains healthy then you needn't take remaining doses of vaccine.
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Dr. Manhar Jogi
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42 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Rabis vaccination
T. T vaccination
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Dr. Priyanka Reddy
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5 yrs exp
Nellore
Take the vaccine
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Dr. Khushboo
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