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Should One Consult A Doctor After A Dog Bites?
i have a pet dog and it is 54 days old .it is not yet vaccinated.it always play with us and bite us.today it bite me in my hand and 4-5 place i have got small wounds.should i consult a docter and take injections.will there be any side effects for vaccination like hair loss.what precautions do i have to take after that
Mon, 15 Jun 2015
HI,
I understand your concern.
In case the dog was born at your place ,it's mother being vaccinated /it does not go out & get mixed with stray dogs.. you don't have risk of Rabies.
BUT if it's not so , to meet a doctor & start with Injections of anti rabies vaccine will be on safer side.
Cleaning / dressing of bite wound/ injection T.T. has to be done.
Anti rabies vaccine does not have significant side effects, except for rare allergic reaction.
Thanks.
I understand your concern.
In case the dog was born at your place ,it's mother being vaccinated /it does not go out & get mixed with stray dogs.. you don't have risk of Rabies.
BUT if it's not so , to meet a doctor & start with Injections of anti rabies vaccine will be on safer side.
Cleaning / dressing of bite wound/ injection T.T. has to be done.
Anti rabies vaccine does not have significant side effects, except for rare allergic reaction.
Thanks.
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