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2025-04-25 10:23:06
Hi , my 3.5 months old puppy scratched me on my shoulder through his nails while playing, and some blood also came. He has not got rabies vaccine yet. Is it a cause of worry? Should I take rabies injections? Can I get rabies from this ?
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Better take vaccine.

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How long it's been tat he scratched n ya u should take ARV inj if Dog hasn't been vaccinated
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Get ur pug also vaccinated for future

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Take vaccine.

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