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What Causes Pain In Toe After Hitting Teeth Of Dog With Toe?

Hi there doc...
Good day..
my situation is that I accidentally hit the teeth of the dog in my toe.. I feel pain but when I check its only a scratch I see white mark on it.. and it never blood even I put pressure on it..
but im worry cause this dog dont have vaccines. .
What should I do?

Fri, 14 Feb 2014
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Dear Friend
Welcome to HCM.
I am Dr Anshul Varshney. I understand your concern.
Even a scratch by a dog's can give you rabies.
It is low risk , Category 1 exposure , but risk is definitely there specially of it is a street dog.
I would suggest you not to take any chance , you should receive vaccination.
Don't wait. Immediately go for a medical help. Get vaccinated.
If the dog has high risk behavior , you may also discuss about immunoglobulin s with your doctor.
Hope it helps you.
Stay Healthy
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What Causes Pain In Toe After Hitting Teeth Of Dog With Toe?

Dear Friend Welcome to HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney. I understand your concern. Even a scratch by a dog s can give you rabies. It is low risk , Category 1 exposure , but risk is definitely there specially of it is a street dog. I would suggest you not to take any chance , you should receive vaccination. Don t wait. Immediately go for a medical help. Get vaccinated. If the dog has high risk behavior , you may also discuss about immunoglobulin s with your doctor. Hope it helps you. Stay Healthy