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Is A Scratch From An Unvaccinated Puppy A Cause For Concern?
Hi, I have a two month old puppy who always stayed in but not yet have been vaccinated. I was drying him with low heat blow dryer after a bath and because he was scared, he ended up scratching me on my thighs with his nails, no blood came out but sharp scratches, red in color appears on my skin. Should i be concerned for myself since he is not vaccinated?
Tue, 19 Apr 2016
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Don't worry too much about a scratch because it's rare to have some infection if it didn't even bleed. Also because your puppy is too young and less likely to get any infection to transfer. You can put some antiseptic cream like soframycin for your satisfaction. And there's no need to worry :)
Regards
Dr Gunjan
Don't worry too much about a scratch because it's rare to have some infection if it didn't even bleed. Also because your puppy is too young and less likely to get any infection to transfer. You can put some antiseptic cream like soframycin for your satisfaction. And there's no need to worry :)
Regards
Dr Gunjan
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