If the bite was minor and the skin remained intact without any true break or puncture, it is considered a Category I exposure, and rabies vaccination is generally not required, especially if the dog is your own pet, regularly vaccinated, and can be observed for 10 days. Even if there was slight redness or superficial marking, as long as the skin barrier was not broken, the risk of rabies transmission is negligible. The area should still be washed thoroughly with soap and water as a precaution. However, if there was actual skin breach or bleeding from a wound, then it would be considered a higher-risk exposure and rabies booster vaccination would be recommended.
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