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My pet rabbit scratched my arm with its nails while washing it.didn't bleed much.cleaned it wth svalon put soframicin.what should i do now?? tetanus??

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Dr. Venkata Vallury answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Rabbit: Rabbits generally do not carry tetanus, however it would not be a bad idea if your last tetanus vaccine was in the last 10 years to get another one.

Answered 1/10/2015

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