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Do I Need Anti-rabies Shot For Wound On Leg?

i got a small wound on my leg.. same size as a grain of a rice... but around the wound.. it is swelling.. i dont remember when did my dogs scratch me... 3 of dem are immunize already.. but the other one isnt... is swelling around the wound a sign of rabies?... i had tetanus toxoid before.. but i did not took anti rabies vacine.. do i have to take a shot of anti rabies too?
Fri, 5 Sep 2014
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HI
Thanks for posting your query to Healthcaremagic .

I presume the other dog which is not immunised is your pet dog and not a stray dog . If it's your pet dog and you can observe the dog for 10 days and within this 10 days nothing abnormal ( including death of dog ) happens then there is no need of Rabies Vaccine . But if the dog starts behaving abnormally or it dies then you need to get vaccine .

But if you can't watch the dog or it's stray dog then better you get the rabies vaccine .

Any clarifications or Queries feel free to ask.
Happy to help you.

Regards.
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Do I Need Anti-rabies Shot For Wound On Leg?

HI Thanks for posting your query to Healthcaremagic . I presume the other dog which is not immunised is your pet dog and not a stray dog . If it s your pet dog and you can observe the dog for 10 days and within this 10 days nothing abnormal ( including death of dog ) happens then there is no need of Rabies Vaccine . But if the dog starts behaving abnormally or it dies then you need to get vaccine . But if you can t watch the dog or it s stray dog then better you get the rabies vaccine . Any clarifications or Queries feel free to ask. Happy to help you. Regards.