My 3-month-old puppy bit me. Do I need a tetanus or rabies shot?

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My puppy bit me while playing. She is 3 months old. Do I need any kind of injection? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | unspayed | 3 months and 15 days old | 4 lbs

Jessica Keay, DVM · Accepted Answer

I am sorry to hear about your concern for your puppy. The answer to this question will depend on the circumstances. If this is a puppy you do not know/a stray/from an uknown home then I would recommend contacting your human physician. If this is your puppy who has been in your care with no exposure to wildlife and who is acting normally/healthy then the concern for rabies is very low but it does look like there is a puncture in your skin so I would recommend consulting your human doctor as we can develop bacterial infections due to dog bites and your doctor can advise you if treatment is necessary.

My 3-month-old puppy bit me. Do I need a tetanus or rabies shot?

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