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I ave a female pet dog.she was not given any vaccination and is 6 years old.i was bitten by her ,taking vaccination. is there any food restriction?

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Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

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Bitten by dog: if bitten by dog you would need tetanus, evaluation for rabies especially since the dog has not been vaccinated as well as antibiotics. take 1 probiotics a day or active culture yogurt to prevent antibiotic associated diarrhea, please seek medical care at an ER today

Answered 12/31/2016

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A member asked:

I ave a female pet dog.she was not given any vaccination and is 6 years old.i was bitten by her ,taking vaccination. is there any food restriction?

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Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

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