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My 2-month-old puppy bit me and drew blood. Rabies concern?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | 2 months and 4 days old

I have adopted a 2 months old puppy around 10 days back, He got his 1st vaccination also. Today he bite me and slightly blood also came... Should i worry about vaccination?

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Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

Veterinarian

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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    Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

    Veterinarian

    Published on November 26th, 2017

    Rabies is a very dangerous disease that can get caught by humans as well, you need to take 10 days from the day you where bitten, if your puppy is still alive by then, he does not have rabies. if he dies within these 10 days you will need to go to the hospital to get a series of shots against rabies.

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