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Not Sure Dog Bite or Dog Scratch

2017-04-07 05:52:57
Hi. I've got a very small wound in my finger. but I'm not sure yet if its a dog bite or a dof scratch while i'm playing with my dog. i saw a small blood near the nose of my dog. thats why i need to know. i search on the internet that it would take 2-3weeks to see a symptoms of a rabies.
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Hi, You should consult your physician and get yourself examined to assess need for rabies immunoglobulin

Answered2017-05-11 14:00:51

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