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Is Rabies Vaccination Required After Being Scratched By A Puppy?

Hello doctor ... I was playing with my pup, a two month old Indian spitz. I kissed him on his nose and he suddenly grabbed my lip. He didn t literally bite me but I got a scratch from his teeth. There was a little bit of blood and swelling. Is it dangerous?
Thu, 11 Feb 2016
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General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hi...
Thank you for your post.
Even though your pet is healthy, i suggest you to take proper precaution.
You should take Anti rabies vaccination (Post exposure prophylaxis) immediately to be on safer side.Ideally wound site should be washed with running water and soap. Avoid soap as it is on your lip. Kindly rush to ER for TT injection and Antirabies vaccination.
Hope this helped.
Take care . Bye.
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General & Family Physician,  Dr. Ramesh M.Vachharajani's  Response
Hi,
Having any minor injury or bruise due to pup bite or scratch requires,
Tetanus toxoid shot,
Anti rebid vaccine course.
Consult your doctor and discuss about this.
Ok and take care.
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Is Rabies Vaccination Required After Being Scratched By A Puppy?

Hi... Thank you for your post. Even though your pet is healthy, i suggest you to take proper precaution. You should take Anti rabies vaccination (Post exposure prophylaxis) immediately to be on safer side.Ideally wound site should be washed with running water and soap. Avoid soap as it is on your lip. Kindly rush to ER for TT injection and Antirabies vaccination. Hope this helped. Take care . Bye.