If a (unvaccinated) puppy bite accedently while playing, will the person who is bitten get rabbies?

Question

Will the person who is bitten (not hard) by 2 month old puppy accediently while playing. Get rabbies dieases?

Answer 1

If the puppy has rabies then yes, you probably will. If it doesn't (which is probably does not), then no, you will not get rabies. You sound too stupid to own a dog.

Answer 2

OK, let me start by saying I am an animal control officer. In Texas. So every state is a little different regarding rabies control, but I will tell you how it happens in Texas. First of all, a 2 month old puppy is too young to be vaccinated for rabies. They cannot be vaccinated until they are at least 3 months old. Of course they are old enough for all the other vaccines, just not rabies. When a domestic dog or cat bites someone (let me clarify that we only consider it to be a bite if skin is broken), we have to quarantine that animal for 10 days from the day of the incident. Quarantine is strict isolation from other people and animals to limit the possible rabies exposure in case the animal breaks with rabies. The reason for the quarantine period is that rabies is shed in the saliva, but only at the very end stages of the disease. So we know that an animal that was capable of transmitting rabies at the time of the bite will get sick or die within that 10 day period. So I strongly encourage you to report the bite to your local animal control, but if has been more than 10 days ago, and your puppy is still doing okay, you should be alright. Just make sure to get him/her vaccinated when appropriate.

Answer 3

Probably not. First, the skin must be broken in order for the disease to transfer. Second, rabies isn't very common among family pets especially 2 month old puppies. As a rule of thumb most Health Departments require a dog that has bitten a human to be quarentined at a licensed Veterinarian's clinic for 10 days for observation as a precaution. The chances are extremely slim that such a puppy has contracted rabies, but certain questions should be considered.
Is the puppy's behavior unusual?
Does the puppy spend much time outdoors or in a wilderness setting?
Is the puppy foaming at the mouth or unwilling to drink water?
Like I said, the chances are extemely slim.

Answer 4

It seems as though you cannot read, but here's this, in any case.
What should you do if you get bitten by an animal that might have rabies?

1) Immediately wash the wound with soap and water for at least 15 minutes to try and rinse away the animal’s saliva. Always tell a grown-up if you are scratched or bitten by any animal!

2) Call or visit your doctor or local emergency room if you need to. Get a grown-up to call Rabies Control. Tell Rabies Control and your doctor all of the details you can about how you were bitten, and let them decide what should be done.

3) Do NOT try to trap the biting animal yourself. If the animal is wild, or a stray, call Rabies Control immediately so THEY can trap the animal. Try to remember what the animal looks like so you can identify it later.

4) If the animal is someone’s pet, you should still call Rabies Control. They will speak to the animal’s owner and make sure the animal does not have rabies.

Answer 5

You can spell unvaccinated but you can't spell rabies? No wonder you are asking this question.

An animal must be bitten by another animal infected with the disease. Plain and simple. The disease is not contagious. Did you ever watch Old Yeller? He got the disease from getting bitten by a rabid wolf.

Even though he is a puppy, some cities require quarantine for all dogs that bite and are unvaccinated. In addition, you are opening yourself up to a pile of lawsuits, and Animal Care and Control can seize him under the "Vicious Dog Act" in most cities across the USA.

My recommendation? Get him vaccinated NOW and then get him enrolled in puppy obedience training. Most trainers won't take them until they are vaccinated.

Do the right thing and take care of this animal or give him to someone who will. I work as a tech in a vet clinic and the biggest problem we have are pets that bite because the owners haven't taken the time to work with them on their manners.

Answer 6

Richard, you have asked this question several times. It is unlikely that you or your puppy have rabies. Please take the time to take a class or read a book about caring for your dog.

A great show on Animal Planet is the Dog Whisperer and there is a great radio show on NPR called "Calling All Pets" - both of the authors have great information about taking care of your animals, training them correctly and interacting with them in a healthy way. Puppies like to play and nip at other dogs. If you are playing too rough or don't establish clear boundaries that a dog can understand, it's likely that you will get nipped every once in a while. This is not a cause for panic, but you should take the time to learn about responsible interaction with your pet.

Good Luck.

Answer 7

Only if the dog has rabies. It would be very rare for a 2 month old puppy to have contracted rabies unless it was bitten be a rabid animal soon after birth. All dog bites should be reported to your local emergency department.
If a person contracts rabies they WILL DIE 100% of the time. there is no cure for rabies, so if this is your dog get it to the vet.
Here is a rabies link for you http://www.rabies.com/

Answer 8

before everything, by no ability punish a domestic dog with the aid of putting him in a crate, this is their risk-free spot, not a detention center. And so a good distance as teething, puppies bypass with the aid of 2 teething levels. the 1st at approximately 8-12 weeks and the 2d around 5-7 months. It alsway a outstanding suprise once you think of this is over and then -right here come the molars! :) besides, try freezing his rubber chewies to pacify his tooth discomfort, and probably get some bitter apple for you hands. Vinegar labored greater advantageous for my dogs, whether it stinks! And while he does chew, firmly (yet gently) grab his little muzzles and say "NO chew" in an enterprise semi loud tone. be certain you employ the comparable command every time so he learns speedier. 9of path he's a lab....he will learn)

Answer 9

It is unlikely that a puppy will have rabbies at that age, unless its mother had rabies. If the puppy's "bite" didn't break the skin, you have nothing to worry about. However, I would make sure that you get the puppy's shots as soon as possible. Many shelters offer low cost shots.

Answer 10

If the puppy is still alive in 10 days he didn't have rabies (which is exceeding rare in a pup so young) and there is no chance if you getting it.
Chill - hit the vet for the routine puppy shots (or you'll probably loose it to parvo) and sign up for a basic Obedience class which I HIGHLY recommend for ALL first time dog owners.