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Blood Blister, Scratched By Dog. What Harm Can It Cause?

Hi Doctor,

I'm Lyn.i would like to ask if my puppy's scratch by her teeth can harm me? after my puppy scratch my finger there's no wound but instead only a small blood blister. i got my scratch i think 2 days ago, And now the blister was ruptured.was my puppy's scratch can harm me,Doctor?please response me. I'm so worried about this scratch. Thanks!
Wed, 11 Sep 2013
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Hi,

Living close do to animals, in your case dogs, carries the possibility of getting infections from parasitic to other serious and life-threatening.

It all depends on the hygiene and vaccination of your puppy. So, if he done the vaccination accurately, and you are handling him clean; then, I do not think you should be worried.

However, if you see that the scratched finger is undergoing some changes that you do not like; I would suggest to go and see a dermatologist to evaluate the situation.

Meanwhile, I would suggest to keep the scratched area cleaned: clean it with warm water and soap; then, swipe with alcohol, and oxygenated water.

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Blood Blister, Scratched By Dog. What Harm Can It Cause?

Hi, Living close do to animals, in your case dogs, carries the possibility of getting infections from parasitic to other serious and life-threatening. It all depends on the hygiene and vaccination of your puppy. So, if he done the vaccination accurately, and you are handling him clean; then, I do not think you should be worried. However, if you see that the scratched finger is undergoing some changes that you do not like; I would suggest to go and see a dermatologist to evaluate the situation. Meanwhile, I would suggest to keep the scratched area cleaned: clean it with warm water and soap; then, swipe with alcohol, and oxygenated water. Hope it helped!