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My dog bit someone. How do I handle rabies observation and quarantine?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Pointer | Male | 9 months and 24 days old

Hi doctor I am in serious problem now my dog Pharoah bite my working men in house and I took him to the doctor but he said it was nothing but still I am confused because people are telling me that he has rabies now please can you tell me should I keep him in observation and what should I do when he is in observation??

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Answered By Jacqueline Nobles, DVM, DACVECC

Veterinarian, Board-Certified Emergency/Critical Care Specialist

Published on May 25th, 2017

Exposure to rabies, quarantine and standard operating procedures for handling canines that have potentially exposed humans can vary based on location. First and foremost, you need make sure the individual bitten by Pharaoh seek medical attention and explain they were exposed to a potentially non-vaccinated canine. This is crucial. Secondly, you need to contact a local veterinarian or health department to obtain guidelines on recommendations for rabies quarantine in Pakistan. In the meantime, please keep Pharaoh confined and do not allow him to interact with other pets or humans.

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    Answered By Jacqueline Nobles, DVM, DACVECC

    Veterinarian, Board-Certified Emergency/Critical Care Specialist

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    Exposure to rabies, quarantine and standard operating procedures for handling canines that have potentially exposed humans can vary based on location. First and foremost, you need make sure the individual bitten by Pharaoh seek medical attention and explain they were exposed to a potentially non-vaccinated canine. This is crucial. Secondly, you need to contact a local veterinarian or health department to obtain guidelines on recommendations for rabies quarantine in Pakistan. In the meantime, please keep Pharaoh confined and do not allow him to interact with other pets or humans.

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    Answered By Jacqueline Nobles, DVM, DACVECC

    Veterinarian, Board-Certified Emergency/Critical Care Specialist

    Published on

    Exposure to rabies, quarantine and standard operating procedures for handling canines that have potentially exposed humans can vary based on location. First and foremost, you need make sure the individual bitten by Pharaoh seek medical attention and explain they were exposed to a potentially non-vaccinated canine. This is crucial. Secondly, you need to contact a local veterinarian or health department to obtain guidelines on recommendations for rabies quarantine in Pakistan. In the meantime, please keep Pharaoh confined and do not allow him to interact with other pets or humans.

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