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Dog lick (follow up)
It's a follow up question happen a pet dog licked me on 19th Jan is still alive is it any chance to catch rabies to me. I am too much tensed... Please 🙏 reply
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Dr. Lovish Gupta
Veterinarian for Small Animals
5 yrs exp
Gurgaon
Rabies not transmitted by licking intact skin so no chances of you getting rabies but if you are a dog lover and generally in contact with community dogs I recommend to get a pre exposure vaccine done just to be on a safer side
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Dr. Sonali Choudhary
Veterinarian
7 yrs exp
Jammu
rabies is not spread via licking on intact skin. if the pet is seemingly healthy after all these days. then you don't have to get vaccinated or worry about this. licking is usually a means of bonding and showing affection for dogs. Again, don't worry.
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Dr. M. Madeena Begum
Veterinary Physician
9 yrs exp
Chennai
Since your dog crossed a 10-day observation period, your dog is fine and you are also safe
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