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A member asked:

Domestic pomalion dog causes rabies through touches the shoes by his nails? if i am received full vaccination course of anti rabies vaccine last month

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Dr. Peter Ihle answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Rabies from a dog is: not caused by the nails touching your shoes. the saliva is the carrier, so a bite that breaks the skin or comes in contact to an open sore, would be cause for worry.

Dr Juchau agreed

Answered 2/5/2015

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