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Paranoid about rabies? friends dog snapped at finger but left no bite/wound. not a friendly dog but doesn't attack my friend's family. should i worry?
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Not to worry: If the skin was not broken, you have no' reason for concern. Have a happy holiday season.
Answered 5/22/2016
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No: Rabies is not transmitted by household dogs in the United States.
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