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A member asked:
Pulled a chicken wing out of my dogs mouth and cut my finger on his tooth...could i get rabies?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Not likely : Not likely for you to contract rabies from your dog unless the dog had symptoms and tested positive. We may have to shoot you like Old Yeller.
Answered 9/6/2018
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You're safe: As long as your dog has had all of his shots your chance of rabies is practically Jill. Check w your PCP, howver, to make sure your tetanus inoculation is up to date.
Answered 9/5/2018
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