What To Do After Dog Bite- 4726 Questions Answered

After two years ago dog bite me Now what i can do give me suggestions I take tetanus injection before 1 year ago from dog bite

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Dr. Neetu Singh Homoeopath | Varanasi

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there is prolong time passed. u take homeopathic medicine if u r suffering from any symptoms. ... Read More

A dog bite me...in the morning ..i bleed a little ...what to do now? That was a street dog

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Dr. Sushma Shah General Physician | Vadodara

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HELLO FIRST THING WASH THE WOUND PROPERLYWITH LIFEBUOY AND WATER. INJECTION T.T0.5ml IM ONE, AMPLE STATE. VACCINATION ANTI RABIES ALL DOSES WITH IMMUNOGLOBULIN AS IT WAS A STRAY DOG. O.K BYE. ... Read More

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Please give me suggestions please Two years ago dog bite me and dog was not vaccinations When me can't take any injection Please give suggestions Now what to do

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Dr. Nita Roy Choudhury Homoeopath | Bardhaman

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You first go to hospital and take vaccine for dog bite, complete the course, ... Read More

Please give me suggestions Two years ago dog bite me on my arm Dog was not rabid When i can't take any treatment Now what to do

Asked for Male, 17 Years 660 Views v

Dr. Rajesh Jain General Physician | Jalgaon

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Please You can take antirabies vaccination at any stage of life irrespective of dog bite Take complete course of Inj rabipur at nearby general physician You will be safe ... Read More

I had a dog bite it's been 15 days and the dog is having cancer does what step should I need to take

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Dr. Soumya Dey General Physician | Howrah

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I am an expert in this field and I am able to help you.. Too busy right now, whatsapp on (zero seven two seven eight seven four three one zero two) any time, i will guide you, Take care ... Read More

What do to if a dog bite me again before the 4 does of rabies injection....

Asked for Male, 23 Years 677 Views v

Dr. Sushma Shah General Physician | Vadodara

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HELLO, TAKE COMPLETE DOSE OF RABIES VACCINE N IMMUNOGLOBILIN. DON'T WORRY YOU R UNDER TREATMENT. OK. ... Read More

My dog was bite in my finger I know about the vaccination against dog bite I take 3 injections against it

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Dr. Sushma Shah General Physician | Vadodara

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HELLO, YOUR DOG MUST BE VACCINATED, THAN THREE DOSE IS O.K. YOU CAN WATCH YOUR PET FOR FIFTEEN DAYS IF EVERY THING IS ALL RIGHT WITH HIM. IF ANYTHING CHANGES YOU NOTICED OR DIE YOU HAVE TO TAKE FU ... Read More

Hi doctors I got dog bite today ..wound is there ...what should i do? please help,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

Asked for Male, 28 Years 341 Views v

Dr. Krishnapriya K R Ayurveda | Bangalore

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Ok which dog? Your pet? If it is properly vaccinated no need of worrying... you consult in near by phc and start vaccination... before that clean the wound properly with water and soap ... Read More

Home dog have bited, i need to know should he have injunction for that. same dog have bited him 3 years back and had a injunction for that... again now he got bited from same dog

Asked for Male, 28 Years 545 Views v

Dr. Sushma Shah General Physician | Vadodara

HELLO, YOU HAVE TO TAKE AGAIN ANTIRABIS FOR THIS FIVE DOSES 0,3,7,14,28.THE VACCINE SHOULD BE TAKEN SUBCUTANEOUSLY IN DELTOID REGION. INJ TT ONE AMPLE IM STATE. NO FOOD BAR. O.K, ... Read More

Dog bites me on 13 jan 2018 and dog is still alive. Is thier is a risk of rabies for me

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Dr. Sushma Shah General Physician | Vadodara

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HELLO, AS SUCH NO. BUT IT WAS SAFE TO TAKE VACCINE OK. ... Read More

Hi, i have a pet at my home he is 2 years old. Last month he bite me on my hand. Some blood did come. Is there any injection i need to take. I have already for my tetanus injection last year

Asked for Male, 31 Years 28 Views v

Dr. Shaik Umar Pediatrician | Guntur

Still take ARV full course no need of immunoglobulins just vaccination is enough at 0,3,7,28 th day ... Read More

I'm looking for advice on deworming my 9-year-old Indian breed dog, female ,who weighs 25 kg. She hasn’t been dewormed in the past 2 years and has a habit of picking at soil and grass. What deworming medication and schedule would you recommend for a dog his age and size? I want to ensure it’s safe and effective.

Asked for Female, 27 Years 15 Views v

Dr. Lovish Gupta Veterinarian for Small Animals | Gurgaon

Deworming for 9 year dog should be done once every 3 months Since we can't prescribe meds in Q&A plz book an online consultation for the same to know the right medicine dose and method ... Read More

A flying bat came and sit on mt neck for few seconds and then flied, i didn't fing any scratch mark but afraid whether it bites or not as it is not clearly visible at neck, does I need rabies vaccine??? Earlier I have taken 3 dose in December 2024.

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Dr. Sushma Shah General Physician | Vadodara

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On basis of doubt u can go for vaccine. ... Read More

A stray dog near my home keeps itching and biting her skin. It has now started to form wounds. I can't give her a bath but if there's some medicine that I can give her to help her condition, please suggest. Attaching some pictures.

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Dr. Lovish Gupta Veterinarian for Small Animals | Gurgaon

we can't prescribe meds in Q&A plz book an online consultation for the same ... Read More

When is the 3 month (90) day rule followed after taking the full ARV (anti-rabies )vaccine intradermal 4 doses(0,3,7,28)days? 0 days on the day of taking the first dose or 28 days on the day of taking the last ARV dose. If there is a dog bite again, from which day should we count? First day of previous (ARV) vaccine or last days? I'm worried

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Dr. Karunya S General Physician | Pudukkottai

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The 90-day period is counted from the last dose (day 28) of the completed anti-rabies vaccine schedule, not from the first dose. If a dog bite occurs within 90 days from the last dose, only booster do ... Read More

After a snake bite, my mother is receiving plasmapheresis and dialysis and has developed hemorrhage. Is recovery possible?

Asked for Female, 28 Years 53 Views v

Dr. Raj Singh General Physician | Gurgaon

Yes hope for the best ... Read More

First issue - I have taken rabies vaccine 4 years ago. This week on Tuesday a dog just grazed me . In the sense his body grazed my foot and ran away there was no bite. Will I get rabies from this or do I need to take the vaccine again.

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Dr. Manissha Chaudhri General Physician | Gurgaon

You don't need a Rabies vaccine. But since you shared this, do check your records for when you took a tetanus toxoid inj too( Inj TT). If it's been more than 6 yrs ,best to repeat it. ... Read More

During anti rabies vaccination period if rat bite then what can I do? I already took 4 doses of anti rabies vaccine and my 5th dose will be 9 april 2026.I took 4 doses anti rabies vaccine (ID) with erig from govt hospital in feb 2024.

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Dr. Barkha Agarwal General Physician | Mathura

Need not to worry, if u have taken 4 doses at your given schedule , because these are prophylaxis doses and will definitely cover your rat bite. ... Read More

I have taken 2 dose of Ravivax-S vaccine on 28. 03.2026 and 31.03 2026 Now can I take vaccine of ABHAYRAB Vaccine OR RABIPUR Vaccine on 4.4.2026 instead of Ravivax-S vaccine? Kindly reply

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Dr. Shaikh Huzaif General Physician | Mumbai

Please consult for details ... Read More

I experienced an attempted dog attack late Monday night by a known stray dog in my building. The dog a few minutes prior came to me and let me pet it. But after approximately 10 minutes i went to pick something off the ground and he pounced towards my hand. I was wearing a LONG SLEEVED T-SHIRT AND WRIST WRAP under the sleeve at the time of the atte

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Dr. Mohd Iqrar General Physician | Gurgaon

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Hello. Based on your description, this appears to be a superficial bruise without a definite bite or skin break, especially since you were wearing clothing and the wound is healing. In such cases the ... Read More

I experienced an attempted dog attack late Monday night by a known stray dog in my building. The dog a few minutes prior came to me and let me pet it. But after approximately 10 minutes i went to pick something off the ground and he pounced towards my hand. I was wearing a LONG SLEEVED T-SHIRT AND WRIST WRAP under the sleeve at the time of the atte

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Dr. Abhishek Baruah Veterinary Physician | Guwahati

Kindly get your vaccination done from a human physician. ... Read More

Generally while playing with pet dog it get provoked and bite me on hand its age is 4 month and have one rabies vaccination till date and it did not get in connect with outer or street dogs and always a indoor dog . So do I need to get rabies vaccination as I got rabies vaccination full course in September 2024 ?

Asked for Male, 17 Years 73 Views v

Dr. Mohd Iqrar General Physician | Gurgaon

Hello. Based on what you described, since you already completed a full rabies vaccination course in September 2024 and the bite was from your pet indoor dog, the risk is low. In such situations, usual ... Read More

A dog bite my uncle 4 days and it was stray dog cat III wound was there, On 4th day he took the first rabies vaccine on its 5th day can he take RIG?

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Dr. Anand Chandrakant Sonwane Endocrinology, Metabolism And Diabetes Specialist | Hyderabad

The schedule is 2 shots of Anti rabies vaccine on day 1, later Day 3, Day 7 Day 14 and Day 28. I'm not aware of the current guidelines as currently I'm practicing as an Endocrinologist. You might cons ... Read More

I got bite by a dog after completing my 4 doses of anti rabies vaccination in govt. Hospital. My last dose of vaccination was on 15th of Feb. And I was bitten by a dog on 22nd Feb with little bleeding. Do i again need to take vaccination? Please help.

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Dr. Akshay Chaudhary General Physician | Greater Noida

Since you completed full 4 doses just 1 week ago, you are protected. For a new bite within 3 months, usually no full course is needed, but 2 booster doses (Day 0 & 3) may be advised. Wash wound well. ... Read More

I had taken 4 doses of ARV for a cat scratch, and I also uploaded the prescription picture. But today I was bitten by a Spitz dog. So what should I do now? Actually, I have already consulted a doctor. The place where I was bitten is slightly swollen and feels a bit hard, and I also have pain in my hand. The doctor said this is normal. He told me to

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Dr. Dinesh Mehta General Physician | Jaipur

Go for boosters .why rig ?? You have already completed your schedule vaccination recently, just go for booster only . ... Read More

I had taken 4 doses of ARV for a cat scratch, and I also uploaded the prescription picture. But today I was bitten by a Spitz dog. So what should I do now? Actually, I have already consulted a doctor. The place where I was bitten is slightly swollen and feels a bit hard, and I also have pain in my hand. The doctor said this is normal. He told me t

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Dr. Dinesh Mehta General Physician | Jaipur

No need to worry...you already immune to it with vaccination and booster dose Consult for better and further evaluation ... Read More

I've touched a street dog yesterday and ate my dinner without washing my hands , is there any risk for me of getting any kind of serious illness ? (Dog is normal)

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Dr. Dinesh Mehta General Physician | Jaipur

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No risk .rabies dont spread via touching .skin broken and biting by animal is required for rabies infection. So dont worry . ... Read More

I am writing to seek a professional riskassessment regarding a potential indirect rabies exposure that occurred today,February 16, 2026.I've been struggling with anxiety regarding this incident and would appreciate your clinical perspective based on my extensive vaccinationhistory. August-October 2025:Received 5doses.February9,2026:Re

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Dr. Debadulal Das Bidhar Neurosurgeon | Bhubaneswar

It's not clear properly that it's a exposure but still take all precautions possible. And you already on a vaccination schedule post exposure too. ... Read More

Hi doctor, Before 28 days one stray dog licked my finger. I have some dry cut near my nails. Dog is still healthy and today morning also I watched him. I am afraid of rabies. Please help.

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Dr. Devashish Singh Shaktawat General Physician | Pali

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Kindly vaccinate yourself ASAP. ... Read More

I was bitten by a dog on my face near nose with his nail fingers some 20 yrs back and during that time, I had a blood bleeding and applied anti septic and not even told any one. It was not a street dog, it was our own little dog which behaves nicely with all our fly members.. the incident happened may be due to dog wasn't in good mood when I try to

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Dr. Zaiba Tarannum Veterinarian | Bangalore

Rabies symptoms do not appear after such a long gap. The incubation period of rabies usually ranges from a few weeks to a few months, and very rarely up to one year, but not decades later. If the dog ... Read More

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