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I was playing with my puppy(complete shots) and his nail scratched my gums,a bit of bleeding(crazy right?) should i get shots? thanks!

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Dr. Arnold Malerman answered

No: You should be OK. If there are any problems with healing see your Dentist.

Answered 8/4/2017

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A member asked:

I was playing with my puppy(complete shots) and his nail scratched my gums,a bit of bleeding(crazy right?) should i get shots? thanks!

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Arnold Malerman answered

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