My dog’s paw is scratched and bleeding slightly. Do I need an injection?

Nov 10,2023
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Emergency treatment method for slight bleeding from dog paw scratches

Immediately use a large amount of flowing water or 20% soapy water, preferably, wash the wound for more than 15 minutes until the wound turns white. Don't be afraid of pain at this time. Squeeze out some of the blood around the wound, and the pathogenic bacteria can be brought out through bleeding; then disinfect with iodine and alcohol alternately 2-3 times until the wound stops bleeding naturally.

Does a dog need an injection if its paw scratches and bleeds slightly?

1. Your dog has been vaccinated against rabies on time and dewormed regularly;
2. Not recently Has been licked or injured by other animals;
3. In good health and in a normal state of mind. The scratches were due to accidental injuries during play, or may have caused pain;
4. Have not eaten raw meat recently.
If the above conditions are met, you can basically confirm that you are not infected with rabies virus. If you are really worried, you can get the first dose of rabies vaccine and then observe it for ten days. If the dog does not have any abnormal symptoms within ten days, it means it is safe and does not need to be Continue the injection; it is recommended that the above conditions be met and the wound should be treated to avoid tetanus infection. Rabies vaccine is not necessary, after all, it is also harmful to the human body.
If the above prerequisites are not met, the vaccine needs to be injected within 24 hours.
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