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Pet dog bit my finger, near nail
Hello, My pet dog (11 months old) who is fully vaccinated with all the three shots of Rabies bit me on my finger, some bleeding happened, but I cleaned the wound with water immediately first, then with soap and put a band-aid on it right after it was dry. After a few hours, when I checked, I noticed the wound to be healing, since my pet dog is fully vaccinated, Do I need to get a Rabies shot?
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Observe the dog for any changes in behaviour.
If he is vaccinated... Still go for your vaccination since you had a lot of bleeding. Rabies has prevention but no treatment if one gets the disease.
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You should take 3 doses. By that time 10 days will pass. If your dog is healthy and normal by that time then you will not need further vaccination.
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Kindly discuss for your concern
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go for the precautionary 3 doses
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I understood your concern and noted the problem as well .I need to ask few more details to make a diagnosis and start treatment and advice which suits you. Pl consult me on Practo , so that I can help you better.book a time slot as per your convenience for consultation.
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Dr. Vinod Kumar Verma
General Physician
9 yrs exp
Gurgaon
Dog bite by vaccinated dog is not generally requires full vaccine like 5 dose but you should take only 3 vaccine as 0,3 and 7th day after dog bite .
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wash the wound clearly with clean water and soap .
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Take record of vaccination of your dog.
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