My 4-week-old puppy bit me. What's the risk of rabies exposure?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male
I have a 4 weeks old puppy and he bit me will I get a rabies
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Published on May 25th, 2016
It is unlikely that your puppy has rabies, especially if it came from a breeder whose dogs are vaccinated. If the puppy's mother was vaccinated against rabies, then you will not get rabies.
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It is not likely unless you know he was exposed to rabies. Puppies will bite and chew when they are teething which is probably the case here. Provide chew toys and teach him what is appropriate to chew on and what isn't. If it is a serious bite, see your own physician for an exam and treatment if necessary.
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Published on April 22nd, 2018
If your puppy comes from a reputable breeder, ie is not a street dog and has not been in contact with street dogs, then there is little chance that your puppy has rabies. If your puppy comes from a street dog litter or had contact with street dogs, then I think your father needs to check with a doctor whether he should have the rabies vaccination and how many (the regular 3 or 5 injections within a week).
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Published on January 22nd, 2020
You should always be worried about the rabies virus in any dog that bites you. At 2 months old he is not likely to have been given the anti-rabies vaccine. You need to find out what vaccinations he received 10 days ago and then you need to consult with a human doctor about what you should do for yourself. We cannot give human medical advice.
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Published on June 26th, 2018
If you were bitten by your pup, you should see your own physician. We are legally prohibited from providing any advice regarding human medical issues. The pup, likely does not have rabies and bit simply because he was being a puppy, not due to illness.
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