Dog scratch md20 days ago but no blood and dog is alive - #10371
My dog scratched me 22 days ago with nail but no blood drawn and my dog is alive till now is there any chance to worry. My dog is vaccinated and still alive andIhave taken vaccineandtetnus1st shoteafter20 days
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Complete all 5 doses for full protection, even if the dog is healthy You do not need Rabies Immunoglobulin (RIG) since there was no bleeding and it’s >7 days post-exposure
No Need to Worry Because: Your dog is alive and healthy beyond 10 days → rabies ruled out Scratch did not bleed You are now vaccinated and will be fully protected after completing the course
Hello dear Please be aware See if both dog and you are vaccinated and yourself taken rabies antisera No need to worry Usually the virus donot remain hidden for so much time Regards
Hello karan As there is no blood on scratch and it was from nail …you need not to worry about it U should take rabies vaccine 0,3,7,14,28 for future protection
Since your dog is vaccinated, healthy, and alive 22 days after the scratch with no bleeding, the risk of rabies is virtually zero. Taking the tetanus shot was a good precaution. There is no need to worry, but you can consult a doctor for reassurance if still anxious.
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