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Scratch by a dog nail 21day ago .dog die
Hello doc
my self sourav
age 25
ihave been scaratch by a street puppy 's nail at my finger .
(25.02.2018)
the dog was died 15.03.2018.
the puppy was friendly
even when he scratch me that time we are playing.
a small dot of light blood apperaing
i wash my hand by a sope .
is is worry ?
one thing the puppy was week from birth
he eat low countity
even he was eat small ammount day by day.
is i eaffected by rabish ?
if possible can u please tell me which is best.
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Dr. Gopu Kishen Sathiyaseelan
General Practitioner
6 yrs exp
Gurgaon
It can not be conclusively said. Although if the puppy is dead due to other causes as you said, there's nothing to worry. The prophylactic vaccine should be taken usually within 10 days of exposure.
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