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Bite from 6months old dog.
Hello, i was bitten(like she brushed her tooth onto my finger) by a pet dog who is 6months old and not vaccinate. No blood but a slightly visible scratch.
What should i do? Do i need rabies vaccination? As there was no blood. And there is no pain as well.
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Indian national guidelines recommend starting the vaccine immediately for such scratch from an unvaccinated dog, even if there is no blood
because you are already 9 days past the event
I would say you no longer need the shots for this specific bite, as the 10 day rule has been cleared.
If your puppy is acting normally, eating well, and playing as usual, the risk of rabies is zero,you can be completely assured.
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You are likely very safe because the dog is a pet and has survived 9 days. Once she crosses Day 10 healthy, you can stop worrying. Just focus on getting her vaccinated now so you can play with her without any fear
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You should go for a post exposure ARV vaccine series
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U should take an anti rabies vaccine
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Yea u should take vaccine full course but be careful next time
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Make ur pet vaccinated soon
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Keep ur pet clean give baths regularly don’t make it go outside play with street dogs
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This is low risk (Category 2 exposure) since no bleeding, only scratch.
Still, start anti-rabies vaccine for safety. No need of immunoglobulin.
Wash wound well with soap + water for 10–15 min and apply antiseptic.
Observe dog for 10 days. If it stays healthy, risk is minimal. Consult me if any doubt or for vaccine schedule.
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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Vaccination should be done as soon as possible
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This appears to be a Category II exposure (minor scratch without bleeding). Even if there is no visible blood, rabies vaccination (ARV) is recommended when the dog is unvaccinated.
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Immediately wash the area thoroughly with soap and water for 10–15 minutes. Start the anti-rabies vaccine course (days 0, 3, 7, 14). Also, observe the dog for 10 days—if the dog remains healthy, further risk is very low.
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Tetanus status should also be updated if not taken in the last 1 year
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Need some more details kindly consult
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U need a complete therapy of ARV AS DOG IS NOT VACCINATED
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Please discuss for detail evaluation.
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Yes, you need to complete scheduled vaccination. Don't take risk.
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According to guidelines you will still need vaccination of the full rabies schedule as this comes under category 2. Kindly consult
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Thorough washing of “bite” site
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Dr. Sajid Ali
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4 yrs exp
Kanpur
Take anti rabies vaccine
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Dr. Rachna Pande
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42 yrs exp
Bhopal
Go for vaccination.
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
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18 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Needed
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
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7 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Sachin Madan
General Physician
8 yrs exp
Rajgarh
Since there is a history of contact with an unvaccinated dog and even a minor scratch without bleeding, it is considered a Category II exposure.
Next Steps
- Immediately wash the area thoroughly with soap and running water for at least 15 minutes.
- Apply an antiseptic (e.g., povidone iodine).
- Start anti-rabies vaccination (ARV) as soon as possible.
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- Rabies immunoglobulin (RIG) is not required as there is no bleeding wound.
- Also, observe the dog for 10 days if possible. However, do not delay vaccination.
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