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How Long One Need To Observe The Dog Post Treatment For Dog Bite?

Posted on Mon, 10 Aug 2015

Question: And mam one more question of next Tym my dog bite me then I have to take 3 doses and observe him for 10 day?

Answered by Dr. Sheetal Verma (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes if dog bites again then revaccination needed.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your query.

As your dog is vaccinated and you have also taken vaccinations is fine. I see no trouble for you. But if you feel apprehensive then you can take booster at 90 days. Yes in future if dog bites you then you will have to take revaccinations.

Take care

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Sheetal Verma (7 hours later)

No mam 100% sure that my dog is not rabid??my only concern is that that 4 vaccination that I have taken is a wise decision or not?and prime concern is that after 40 days 4 dose?will these vaccination effects the normal immunity or they are harmful??

Answered by Dr. Sheetal Verma (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Take a booster at 90 days.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
The vaccinations must be taken at 0,3,7,14,28 and 30 days. You have taken it at 40 days but don't worry it will not harm you. I suggest that you must not worry and go ahead and take one booster at 90 days. You have taken 4 doses is good decision do not worry. Do not worry about the immunity issues.

Take care

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Sheetal Verma (38 minutes later)

Thank you for your advice mam!!mam if I'm safe for present bite then now can I avoid any vaccination that's include booster dose also??and in future I avoid such bite!!

Answered by Dr. Sheetal Verma (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Avoid bites in future.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
I see no problem in taking a booster dose as it produces larger amount of antibodies which are protective against rabies. Yes avoid such bites in future.

Take care

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Sheetal Verma (59 minutes later)

Thanks for your advice mam!!mam but in my case booster dose is necessary as my dog is vaccinated and he doing good after 60 days??i have also taken 3 doses on 0 3 7 days and 4 shot on 52 day??and I don't go for last dose as u earlier mention there will be no problem and it's my choice??mam tell me for this present bite I'm completely safe!!beacause for future I avoid such bite!!

Answered by Dr. Sheetal Verma (23 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
I suggest you to take a booster shot.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Yes you are safe. But I advise you to take a booster dose as per international norms.

Take care

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj