If a dog bites but doesn't cause bleeding, is it necessary to get a shot?
Scratches, abrasions, or faint tooth marks on the skin may indicate minor wounds, even if there is no bleeding. A dog's saliva may carry the rabies virus, which can enter the body through these breaks in the skin and cause infection. Such cases require prompt wound treatment, vaccination, and, when necessary, administration of rabies immunoglobulin to prevent the virus from incubating and progressing.
Nov 04, 2025

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