Dog Scratch

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Dog Scratch

Asked for Male, 33 Years

Helloo, My friend's pet dog while playing scratched me in my tummy.. I applied the dettol and soframycin cream. Anything to worry about? should i get checked with a doctor? Its almost a week this incident happened.

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Dr. Prachi Kshatriya

Veterinary Surgeon 8 yrs exp Kolkata

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See if the dog is vaccinated thn atleast u shud get 3 injections n if nt thn u hv to get the complete 4 injection course of anti rabies vaccine. Bt this has to started within 24 hrs n now no need of getting anti rabies vaccination. Bt for Nxt tym keep in mind...n it's abt human safety 1st so keep tht in mind coz rabies has no cure.

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Dr. Smitha Sheshagiri Veterinary Surgeon 8 yrs exp Bangalore · Accepted Answer

Dr. Smitha Sheshagiri

Veterinary Surgeon 8 yrs exp Bangalore

As it is almost one week, if ur pet has been vaccinated regularly and healthy nothing to worry

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