Our dog got into a scuffle with a skunk last night and came in with a little blood on his leg. He's had his rabies shot so is he ok if the skunk has rabies?
2006-08-13 07:12:11 · 17 answers · asked by justwondering2 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
I sure don't know but I would be taking my dog to the vet ASAP. If the dog gets sick, he can give it to you or members of your family.
Rabies is a hell of a way to die. Go to the vet NOW
2006-08-13 07:14:34 · answer #1 · answered by banananose_89117 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most likely yes, however you should check with your vet to find out what they suggest. They will also give you advice on your local Rabies law. They may recommend a rabies booster.
2006-08-13 07:17:31 · answer #2 · answered by Nikki 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the Vet to make sure, your local vet is the expert, don't ask us, anytime any animal comes into contact with rabies, go to the vet immediatley,rabies shot or not
2006-08-13 07:16:23 · answer #3 · answered by 2b2gbi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if your dogs has been bitten by utilising a rabid animal,and it somewhat is rabies vaccine is as much as date,maximum vets will nonetheless administer a booster to be on the risk-free side,alongside with antibiotics to dodge an infection,yet i could say that the dogs could be distinctly lots secure,or what may be the use in vaccinating contained in the 1st place?
2016-09-29 05:39:09 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He may be carrying other diseases, and your dog may be at risk for infection. remember, rabies is not a one-time vaccination, it does require booster shots periodically.
Take your dog to the vet and have him examined. Your veterinarian will then decide whether follow-up vaccinations and/or anitbiotics are required.
2006-08-13 07:16:11 · answer #5 · answered by ceemcee05 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
He should see his vet for a booster shot just to be safe. Vaccines aren't 100% and it will be even better if he gets a booster shot, unless of course he had one recently in which case he shouldn't need another, but you should contact your vet to be certain. Boosters aren't too expensive so even if he needs one you won't go broke.
2006-08-13 07:16:57 · answer #6 · answered by JL's Mom 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I believe that the rabies shot is an innoculation which gives immunity. Did your dog stink?
2006-08-13 07:26:53 · answer #7 · answered by willberb 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Keep a close eye on him, but you should be just fine about the rabies. You should pay very close attention to any wounds he recieved, and clean them thoroughly to prevent infection.
2006-08-13 08:17:37 · answer #8 · answered by Carpet Shark Luver 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A rabid animal fights dirtyLOL
take to vet and get booster
2006-08-13 07:15:41 · answer #9 · answered by Binky 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
yes.you should be concerned because animals(only animals can)can smell a certain scent on another animal if he/she has the defect of rabies.........anwsering your question your dog is ok unless he got his shots more than 7 years ago. you should still get him looked at,just in case.
2006-08-13 07:21:08 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋