What To Do After Dog Bite- 4791 Questions Answered

After two years ago dog bite me Now what i can do give me suggestions I take tetanus injection before 1 year ago from dog bite

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Dr. Neetu Singh Homoeopath | Varanasi

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there is prolong time passed. u take homeopathic medicine if u r suffering from any symptoms. ... Read More

A dog bite me...in the morning ..i bleed a little ...what to do now? That was a street dog

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Dr. Sushma Shah General Physician | Vadodara

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HELLO FIRST THING WASH THE WOUND PROPERLYWITH LIFEBUOY AND WATER. INJECTION T.T0.5ml IM ONE, AMPLE STATE. VACCINATION ANTI RABIES ALL DOSES WITH IMMUNOGLOBULIN AS IT WAS A STRAY DOG. O.K BYE. ... Read More

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Please give me suggestions Two years ago dog bite me on my arm Dog was not rabid When i can't take any treatment Now what to do

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Please give me suggestions please Two years ago dog bite me and dog was not vaccinations When me can't take any injection Please give suggestions Now what to do

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Dr. Nita Roy Choudhury Homoeopath | Bardhaman

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You first go to hospital and take vaccine for dog bite, complete the course, ... Read More

What do to if a dog bite me again before the 4 does of rabies injection....

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Dr. Sushma Shah General Physician | Vadodara

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HELLO, TAKE COMPLETE DOSE OF RABIES VACCINE N IMMUNOGLOBILIN. DON'T WORRY YOU R UNDER TREATMENT. OK. ... Read More

I had a dog bite it's been 15 days and the dog is having cancer does what step should I need to take

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Dr. Soumya Dey General Physician | Howrah

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I am an expert in this field and I am able to help you.. Too busy right now, whatsapp on (zero seven two seven eight seven four three one zero two) any time, i will guide you, Take care ... Read More

My dog was bite in my finger I know about the vaccination against dog bite I take 3 injections against it

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Dr. Sushma Shah General Physician | Vadodara

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HELLO, YOUR DOG MUST BE VACCINATED, THAN THREE DOSE IS O.K. YOU CAN WATCH YOUR PET FOR FIFTEEN DAYS IF EVERY THING IS ALL RIGHT WITH HIM. IF ANYTHING CHANGES YOU NOTICED OR DIE YOU HAVE TO TAKE FU ... Read More

Hi doctors I got dog bite today ..wound is there ...what should i do? please help,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

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Dr. Krishnapriya K R Ayurveda | Bangalore

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Ok which dog? Your pet? If it is properly vaccinated no need of worrying... you consult in near by phc and start vaccination... before that clean the wound properly with water and soap ... Read More

Home dog have bited, i need to know should he have injunction for that. same dog have bited him 3 years back and had a injunction for that... again now he got bited from same dog

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Dr. Sushma Shah General Physician | Vadodara

HELLO, YOU HAVE TO TAKE AGAIN ANTIRABIS FOR THIS FIVE DOSES 0,3,7,14,28.THE VACCINE SHOULD BE TAKEN SUBCUTANEOUSLY IN DELTOID REGION. INJ TT ONE AMPLE IM STATE. NO FOOD BAR. O.K, ... Read More

Doctor my child is 8 year old today actually one street dog try to bite my son actually my son tried to throw a stone on that dog so dog chase my son it did not bite my son I asked my son wheather dog bite you or not he told no dog did not bite him but dog chase him and tried to bite so please tell in this case should rabies injection be given or n

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Dr. Shailaja Bandla Psychiatrist | Vijayawada

Hi.. as the dig didn't bite/scratch... No need to worry. ... Read More

I suspect a bat bite I want to know the bats in india can carry rabies because when I ask here they said no need to take arv can anyone suggest

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Dr. Anuj Mothsra General Practitioner | Jhunjhunu

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

Can someone tell me In india if a bat bite happen does a person need arv bcz my doctor said it's not mecessary

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Dr. Billana Guna Varshini General Physician | Rajam

Yes, you should take an arv. Consult for the necessary steps to be taken ... Read More

I have 2.5 year old boy on 1 september 2026 when we go to the mandir someone pet labra running around when he running he slightly colide with my son means my son is in standing position and the dog is goes from back side and while dog running from his back side dog tummy slightly touch to my son back my son is not move also means the collision is s

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Dr. Nilesh Ashok Kumbhar Pediatrician | Mumbai

From the history described, the incident appears to be very low risk for rabies. The dog only collided with the child while the child was wearing full pants, and you did not notice any bite, scratch, ... Read More

I have a 7 month old puppy he is a bit spoiled so when he is excited or just like that he bites like not exactly bites more like scratches from his teeth and he has quite big and sharp teeth so they do hurt and leave marks, he is vaccinated and he scratched me as a baby when he was unvaccinated so I got vaccination done of 4 dose with the titness s

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Dr. Deepak Kumar General Physician | Chandigarh

As you are vaccinated before, now you do not need any additional vaccination dose ... Read More

May 2026 taken bosster dose arv the dog licked the plactic and i touched it may be is have broken skin what to do

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Dr. Anuj Mothsra General Practitioner | Jhunjhunu

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

Hi There is dog that licked in plastic so i have dout did i get exposed 1 .My first vaccinantion done on june 2025 and completed the course also arv 2.then take arv on may 2026 So what to do is may vaccine is helpfull

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Dr. Aditya Sharma General Physician | Delhi

Not exposed ... Read More

Few days back I had been to a shop and while coming out of shop . There was dog saliva on my sandal and while going out i put my finger and foot on it . The dog already went 15 minutes before . And also before this incident i was moving by bicycle i went between 2 dogs one faced was my side . And I go from narrow gap so can their saliva put on my l

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Dr. Lekha Rajeevan General Physician | Ernakulam

Saliva from a rabid dog can cause rabies only if falls on an open wound or if the skin is torn and blood comes after a bite or scratch ... Read More

Hi, its cat Bite or scratch i don't know .. I was standing near table small stray cat came while playing it bited or scratched I have not observed, some small scratch kind of line is visible on finger no blood nothing came, do I need to take Rabies vaccine?

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Dr. Deepanshu Sharma General Physician | Lucknow

kindly do connect and consult with me for better treatment plan and advice on your case via PRACTO app ... Read More

Few weeks before I was rescuing street puppy and saw a minor scratch for which I got my Day 0 shot on 25 July and Day 3 yesterday(28 July). My Day 7 is due on Aug 1st. Now today I spotted that there were only 3 puppies out of the 4. Not sure if the one survived or no, cannot be distinguished. Should I be worried? Is there a need for RIG? (Fyi I to

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Dr. Anuj Mothsra General Practitioner | Jhunjhunu

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

Few weeks before I was rescuing street puppy and saw a minor scratch for which I got my Day 0 shot on 25 July and Day 3 yesterday(28 July). My Day 7 is due on Aug 1st. Now today I went to a construction site and a street dog when they are teething he playfully teethed my indexed finger. There's no bleeding that I can see from my naked eye. Should I

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Dr. Dinesh Mehta General Physician | Jaipur

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Its covered .no worry ,complete your scheduled vaccination. ... Read More

I have taken rabbies in february tha again booster now a stray ill kitten bite me n died again i have tp take rabbies vaccine bite was not so deep i m having swelling in my finger as its teeth got hurt in my finger

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Dr. M. Madeena Begum Veterinary Surgeon | Chennai

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You can get the booster shot for safety ... Read More

Hi, Two months back o went for trekking and leech bite me on both kegs. On my right leg it's almost healed while on my left leg it's not healing. What should o do to resolve this issue ? Not severe but little bit of iching in between

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Dr. Jonath A General Physician | Nilgiris

Hello, you need a consultation, after assessing antibiotics can be prescribed. Thank you. ... Read More

My pet dog bit me today because I mistakenly stepped on her foot and she is 5 years old and has been vaccinated every ear but this ear the dose is still pending which generally she gets in July month itself, the bitw was on my foot on one finger, the skin broke, blood came out. Although I did get by the same pet dog in December 2024 and took full 5

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Dr. Niranjan Swami General Physician | Jodhpur

Kindly wash the foot in running water. You would still need to get the remaining 3 or 4 shots depending on the drug regimen of your first shot. It'll get over within next month. But do get the remaini ... Read More

Stray dog leaked my hand while I was walking. i immediately sanitize my hand and continued my walking . after half an hour i got a cut on my forehead and it was actively bleeding. By reflexes i touch the my open wound with that hand only . am i at risk of rabies i had full vaccination 6 months ago. Should I go for booster dose

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Dr. Gaurav Jain General Physician | Ahmedabad

Hi. Kindly consult with me on 94 two six 86 seven eight 96 for proper guidance. ... Read More

Hello Doctor, Today, While playing Badminton, a pet dog came running and put the badminton shuttle in its mouth. My friend picked it up with bare hands after a little and only rinsed with water, and came back, after a little My friend also deliberately(he thinks its fun) touched my left arm with that shuttle although after washing it with water(as

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Dr. Amol Gajanan Andhale Neurologist | Wardha

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Kindly consult ... Read More

I got the last 4th dose of Anti rabies vaccine on 16 May 2026 And Today 9JULY 2026 a dog bit me again Do i need to start a new course of rabies vaccine

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Dr. Shaista Fatma General Physician | Lucknow

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

I have shared earlier my issue here i take care of a dog she was ecactly 92 days old when se died out of nowhere she was absolutely perfect and suddenly she stopped eating and drinking very dull and low almost no energy left in her body and last night at 1 am she died after 30 hours of suffering she scratched an bited me many times some of them cau

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Dr. Sushma Shah General Physician | Vadodara

LISTEN VERY HAP HAZZARD TREATMENT. YOU MUST GO FOR A FRESH COURSE OF ARV VACCINE ACCORDING TO NEW REGIME OF WHO 0, 3, 7, 28 DAYS AS UNVACCINATED DIES. LIFE IS PRECIOUS ... Read More

A dog bit me 6 years ago on the leg just little abrasion without any bleeding but i didn't vaccination at that time so now i m seeking vaccination but the local govt hospital is not giving and they are scaring me what should i do

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Dr. Vikrant T. Andhale Veterinary Physician | Mumbai

Hi there, please don't panic. First, if you know that the dog remained alive and healthy for a long time after the incident (especially the first 10 to 14 days), there is absolutely no need to worry&# ... Read More

My brother completed his full four-dose anti-rabies vaccine course. Then, 18 days after completion, my pet dog licked my wound. He took two booster shots—one of 0.8 units and the other of 0.4 units. Two days after that , he had wound on his nose and our pet dog touched my brother's nose accidentally, from his back of the head's furr . What sh

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Dr. Anuj Mothsra General Practitioner | Jhunjhunu

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

I was bit by a dog 6 years ago he bit me on right leg causing abrasion little without any bleeding and i didn't took any vaccine and nor told anyone i m normal all these years but now i came across articles that rabies manifests after many years so what should i do now? Do i have any risk regarding that bite , or do i need any vaccine??

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Dr. Lovish Gupta Veterinarian for Small Animals | Gurgaon

While it is exceedingly rare for rabies to manifest after 6 years (the typical incubation period is 1 to 3 months), there are extremely rare documented cases of prolonged incubation. The standard medi ... Read More

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