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  • 13-02-2009 4:24pm
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    ronbyrne2005
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    Hi, I was bitten a week ago by a four month old puppy who was too excited, he barely broke the skin, he was at a breeders and had all his injections. Do i need a shot or anything? I bought his brother by the way , a purebred yellow lab.


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    Rory123
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    Have you grown a tail and fur yet?! :D:D:D

    (sorry couldn't help myself)


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    tallus
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    You're probably better off seeking a medical opinion to be honest.

    Waiting a week to find out .... well... I'd have gone to the doc the day I was bitten if I was unsure at all.

    My two cents.


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    sorella
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    If irt was a week ago? Any infection would have shown up by now.

    Is your anti-tetanus status valid? Not sure of the incubation for that.


    ronbyrne2005 wrote: »
    Hi, I was bitten a week ago by a four month old puppy who was too excited, he barely broke the skin, he was at a breeders and had all his injections. Do i need a shot or anything? I bought his brother by the way , a purebred yellow lab.


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    anniehoo
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    If it was me i wouldnt be worrying if it barely broke the skin! It was a week ago and infection wouldve set in by now! You'll be grand ;)

    A top up tetanus if you havent had it in awhile is no harm though for future accidents etc


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    Lauragoesmad
    Closed Accounts Posts: 842 ✭✭✭Lauragoesmad


    If it hasn't killed ya yet, I'd say you'l be ok.:D Can't be just throwing €50 at the doctor for a little bite! Not in this recession, anyway!:P


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    obaoill
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2 ✭obaoill


    hi no you do not need to go to the doc.as long as you have an up to date tetanus theres no problems.I work as a dog warden and get bitten occasionally.


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