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My dog fought a raccoon, swollen cheek. Rabies shot recent. Vet closed, what now?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Doberman Pinscher | Male | unneutered | 80 lbs

My Dog Got Into A Fight And Killed A Raccoon And He Has A Swollen Check, He Also Got His Rabies Shot 3 Months Ago. I Am About To Clean The Wound, Anything I Should Do ? My Vet Is Closed

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Answered By Ana M, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on December 25th, 2019

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Alpha. I recommend that you seek emergency veterinary care today. The wound looks severe and may require surgery. If not, oral antibiotics at minimum will be started. He will likely need a booster of his rabies vaccine given the high rate of rabies in raccoons. I hope this information helps!

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