Can I get rabies from a puppy's paw scratch, even if it's minor?

Your puppy can be tested for rabies and your wound should be checked by your doctor (human). Signs like the one describe are not typical of rabies, as you said, but it is best to have Voldemort checked by your veterinarian. a physical examination and blood test can reveal possible infection. Please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.

Hi there and sorry to hear about your run in with your sweet puppy Jaggu. We are not medical doctors and cannot give medical advice for you, only your puppy as we are veterinarians. However, I can just give you some general information that may help. Dogs cannot transmit any blood borne diseases to humans. As per any wound that any of us may encounter, I would recommend to thoroughly disinfect the wound and if you have any doubt or worry about an infection in your finger, my best advice to recommend you seek medical care. I hope your finger is feeling better soon.

No - cat scratch disease is a bacterial infection and rabies is a viral infection spread primarily from by bites from an infected animal and is quite rare from cats. You must contact your human doctor/physician for your own healthcare advice - your local doctor should be aware of the potential risks in your area and what, if any treatment is recommended.

Your mother needs to see a doctor, as the dog scratches may get infected. If your mother was also bitten by the dog then there is always a chance that the dog had rabies. Please take your mother to a doctor.

No, infection, from what you are describing would be very unlikely. Unfortunately through this website you can get recommendations only about pets (and animals in general), not human beings; so I would strongly recommend to consult your GP for specific advices about your health. Please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! I am sorry we can not treat people or provide advice regarding people. You need to speak to a human physician regarding YOUR health. If Bini doesn't show any signs of rabies 10 days after she scratched you then you did not get rabies from that incident. She is out of the woods on having rabies 6 months from the vaccine. I wish you the best!

Hello. No, you do not need to worry about rabies, but you may need to see your own physician about your scratch if it remains swollen. Max is definitely old enough to receive his rabies shot. Other than this, just watch Max for the next 10 days. If he should become sick or act unwell in any way during this 10 day period, please see your vet immediately for further recommendations. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.