If a vaccinated dog bit me, what's my rabies risk of contracting it?

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• Answered By Dr. Dayna, DVM, CVA

  Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist

  Published on January 3rd, 2018

  Is your dog current on his rabies vaccinations? If not then you really need to have a discussion with your physician about this risk. In the US we have mandated quarantine of 10 days after a bite incident and then the dog has to have a rabies examination by a veterinarian. Rabies is universally fatal so this is really something you need to call your physician about today. Best of luck and thank you for using Pet Coach.

  

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• Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

  Veterinarian

  Published on April 6th, 2018

  I think if the owner of the dog takes him to a doctor for an exam and possible treatment of the bite, he should also bring something from the veterinarian who vaccinated the dog against rabies stating so. If the dog was vaccinated, then there is no danger of your friend contracting rabies. However, dog bites can get infected, so your friend may need some wound treatment.

  

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• Answered By Harrah White

  Veterinary Technician

  Published on October 27th, 2017

  As long as your dog has been vaccinated against rabies then he should be just fine, though you will want to make sure the bite from the other dog gets infected.
  Typically though the biting animal would need to be quarantined for 10days to monitor for any signs of rabies (neurological signs)
  As for your friend that was bitten, she should also monitor that her bite does not get infected if your dog broke skin and made her bleed. If no skin was broken there is no threat because rabies is transmitted through saliva. But, to be extra cautious. You could also keep a close eye on your dog over the next 10 days to monitor for any abnormal behaviors or neurological issues.

  

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