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My dog is 30 days old.and my dog bite me on my hand .is their any problem and my dog is not vaccinated

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Recently I got bitten by my friend’s alsaian dog. Although my friend swears that his dog has been vaccined and cared for, I am not really sure what is up with my arm after being biten. Is swelling normal after a dog bite?

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Swelling will occur around any site of trauma, so it is normal to have inflammation around the wound. If the dog is properly vaccinated, wash the wound thoroughly and apply ice over the site which wil ...  Read More

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My own dog aged 60 days . He just bite me he just put a scratch on my hand nd lil bit of bleeding occur. Wat should i do ? He is not vaccinated yet.

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hello there. if he is your pet and if he is not suffering from any illness, then nothing will happen. but none the less you should get yourself also vaccinated for rabies. and follow the vaccination ...  Read More

My dog vaccinated bite Me mistakenly on hand. He is fully vaccinated. Do I need to get rabies vaccination for the same.

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No need ...  Read More

Our pet dog bite me today in my hand bleeding . i had taken 8month ago 3 dose of vaccine and then i had taken vaccine 2 days before. total i take vaccine is 5 dose. shoul i take again vaccine

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If you have dog bite today, then you should complete the post exposure prophylaxis. ...  Read More

My fiance had a dog bite from our pet dog. We washed the wounds and got a anti rabies shot in the morning. On 6th July we had the second shot. Now suddenly we see some red swelling and pain in the bite area. The dog is vaccinated every year may so there was a 1 month delay for this year. She completed her dose of antibiotics and tetanus Injection a

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Pls share a picture of the wound? Any discharge, pls consult. ...  Read More

I have taken 3 vaccine that is dec 8 , dec 11, dec 14 and next one is taken January 5 2018. but today our pet dog bite in my hand there little bit bite. shoud i take vaacine again

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Observe the dog for next 10 days....That's enough....Complete your immunization course ...  Read More

My dog bite me on my hand and there is also some bliding but it is not very large wound it is asmall scratch and my dog rottwiller had alrady vaxined properly and his anti rebis expiry date is 10 oct of 2017 and also i had take 1 dose of tetnus and 1 dose o an injucton given by an doctor and 2 dose ramin didi it wll okay afte all that or not

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Hello. Very Good evening. I'm Dr.Yogesh Kr Sharma. Your concerned doctor is doing Very well as far as treatment is concerned. Kindly don't worry unnecessarily and have a hasty recovery soon. Thanks be ...  Read More

I have met with a dog bite and also made required anti-rabies injection. The problem is what to eat and what not to eat during this time

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You can have anything as there is no dietary restriction. However, alcohol should be avoided....be in a regular fallow up with your doctor and do complete the course...Killed vaccines are entirely saf ...  Read More

Yesterday morning mosquito bite on my son's hand coz of that got swell & he is crying a lot Now swelling is not going. Can you plz suggest what to do!

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You need to give them some pain Killers like ibugesic or Paracetamol and also give some anti allergic medicine like Cetirizine and then go to your pediatrician ...  Read More

I experienced an attempted dog attack late Monday night by a known stray dog in my building. The dog a few minutes prior came to me and let me pet it. But after approximately 10 minutes i went to pick something off the ground and he pounced towards my hand. I was wearing a LONG SLEEVED T-SHIRT AND WRIST WRAP under the sleeve at the time of the atte

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Hello. Based on your description, this appears to be a superficial bruise without a definite bite or skin break, especially since you were wearing clothing and the wound is healing. In such cases the ...  Read More

I experienced an attempted dog attack late Monday night by a known stray dog in my building. The dog a few minutes prior came to me and let me pet it. But after approximately 10 minutes i went to pick something off the ground and he pounced towards my hand. I was wearing a LONG SLEEVED T-SHIRT AND WRIST WRAP under the sleeve at the time of the atte

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Kindly get your vaccination done from a human physician. ...  Read More

Generally while playing with pet dog it get provoked and bite me on hand its age is 4 month and have one rabies vaccination till date and it did not get in connect with outer or street dogs and always a indoor dog . So do I need to get rabies vaccination as I got rabies vaccination full course in September 2024 ?

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Hello. Based on what you described, since you already completed a full rabies vaccination course in September 2024 and the bite was from your pet indoor dog, the risk is low. In such situations, usual ...  Read More

A dog bite my uncle 4 days and it was stray dog cat III wound was there, On 4th day he took the first rabies vaccine on its 5th day can he take RIG?

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The schedule is 2 shots of Anti rabies vaccine on day 1, later Day 3, Day 7 Day 14 and Day 28. I'm not aware of the current guidelines as currently I'm practicing as an Endocrinologist. You might cons ...  Read More

I got bite by a dog after completing my 4 doses of anti rabies vaccination in govt. Hospital. My last dose of vaccination was on 15th of Feb. And I was bitten by a dog on 22nd Feb with little bleeding. Do i again need to take vaccination? Please help.

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Since you completed full 4 doses just 1 week ago, you are protected. For a new bite within 3 months, usually no full course is needed, but 2 booster doses (Day 0 & 3) may be advised. Wash wound well. ...  Read More

I had taken 4 doses of ARV for a cat scratch, and I also uploaded the prescription picture. But today I was bitten by a Spitz dog. So what should I do now? Actually, I have already consulted a doctor. The place where I was bitten is slightly swollen and feels a bit hard, and I also have pain in my hand. The doctor said this is normal. He told me to

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Go for boosters .why rig ?? You have already completed your schedule vaccination recently, just go for booster only . ...  Read More

I had taken 4 doses of ARV for a cat scratch, and I also uploaded the prescription picture. But today I was bitten by a Spitz dog. So what should I do now? Actually, I have already consulted a doctor. The place where I was bitten is slightly swollen and feels a bit hard, and I also have pain in my hand. The doctor said this is normal. He told me t

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No need to worry...you already immune to it with vaccination and booster dose Consult for better and further evaluation ...  Read More

I was bitten by a dog on my face near nose with his nail fingers some 20 yrs back and during that time, I had a blood bleeding and applied anti septic and not even told any one. It was not a street dog, it was our own little dog which behaves nicely with all our fly members.. the incident happened may be due to dog wasn't in good mood when I try to

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Rabies symptoms do not appear after such a long gap. The incubation period of rabies usually ranges from a few weeks to a few months, and very rarely up to one year, but not decades later. If the dog ...  Read More

My hand was unwounded and immediately wash that area with hand wash does i have any risk of rabies I have attached image of my hand

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If you are sure you skin is intact then no problem. Rabies risk is only if you have saliva contact to you wound ...  Read More

A small puppy aged 5months bite me there was a little blood and very minor wound what should i do?please suggest

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Get post bite vaccination done and consult a physician for the same ...  Read More

Sir / mam I had dog bite yesterday My dress had been torn But there are no scratches or redness on skin My skin is intact I took tt injection But I'm getting anxious whether to take anti rabies vaccine or not???

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It's a first degree dog bite no need of any vaccine .no need to worry at all. ...  Read More

On 13th Dec at around 3 PM, I had a dog bite. At 4 PM, I received anti-rabies vaccine (both shoulders) and a tetanus injection. At 5 PM, ERIG was injected locally at the bite site. At 11 PM, I took Clavam 625 mg. Around 3 AM, I developed severe stomach pain, loose motions, and intense nausea. At 11 AM, I was given Ondem and Drotin Plus injections.

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This is allergic reaction to a medicine. Do u have any medical history? Kindly consult with me on 94 two six eight six 78 nine six. ...  Read More

Hello doctors i take care of some street dogs one of my street dog is suffering from parvo virus while tieing her mouth she bite on actualy bite but her teeth brushed my hand (kalai) little bit of blood came she has given rabbies vaccine 8-9 months ago(dog) i am also vaccited for rabbies i have taken 5 arv dose 2 year ago and then i am regularly ta

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

I took 5 doses of rabies vaccination in Jan, and recently I took two doses of vaccination in 15th September 2025. Now I have been bitten by a stray dog today 20th November 2025,little bit of bleeding. Do i again need to take two booster doses?

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No need ...  Read More

Swelling after insect bite. The swelling seem to have reduced since yesterday. No fever/rash/ sign of pain. Is it concerning? Do I need to see a doctor? My daughter is 10 months old.

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Since it's reducing,you can just observe,if itching is there apply caladryl lotion ...  Read More

I had a very small dog bite above my phant, I have take my first vaccine whether I have to take further vaccines as well. The photo of vaccine taken and dog bite is provided below. The medical shop guy has said one vaccine is enough but doctor suggested 3 what to do in this case?

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Hello there is total 5 doses of vaccine if taken intramuscularly . It's given on day 0, day 3 , day 7, day 14 , day 28 ...  Read More

Hello all, Recently a stray dog bit me, there was very little bleeding, so my question is do i again need to take a booster dose since I have taken full course of 5 doses this year , Starting from 10th Of April to 8th of May. And last month September I took two booster days , so it's been 15 days since I have taken two boosters so do i again need t

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Generally a fully vaccinated person needs 2 booster doses (Day 0 and 3) after 6 months from previous doses (Anti rabies vacc along with Rabies Immunoglobulin). In your case, you have taken 2 booster ...  Read More

My dog chased and bit a rat. The rat isn’t fully dead—it’s still alive. I’m really worried about my dog. Is she safe? Please helppp🙏🙏🙏🙏

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Rats can carry so may pathogens in them and they are the main reason for secondary rat kill poisoning. Get your dog checked to make sure he is completely fine. ...  Read More

Pls suggest me some lick safe spray or some medicine she is street dog she is in pain unable to walk properly

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Hi plz Book an online consultation for the same we cannot prescribe medication on Q&A ...  Read More

Yesterday I was drunk bad and I just remember there was lots of dogs at my friend's house but I don't remember whether they bite me or scratched me...today just now I was wearing shorts then I saw , a single line dog scratch but the problem is it does not seems to be a a dog bite or scratch...should I take vaccination..

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Need few more details for proper understanding of your issue. You can consult with me online on Practo or whatsapp on eight three one eight four six nine eight eight six for proper diagnosis, conclusi ...  Read More

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