A member asked:

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?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

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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Dr. Joel Gallant answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

No: Rabies is not transmitted by household dogs in the United States.

Answered 9/29/2016

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