Not exact matches
Veterinarians typically report that vaccinated
dogs bitten by rattlesnakes experience less swelling, less tissue damage and a faster recovery from snakebite than
unvaccinated dogs.
If a person or a pet is
bitten by an unknown or
unvaccinated animal (
dog, cat, or wild animal), the local health department or your veterinarian should be consulted.
Studies do show that
dogs who are vaccinated for canine influenza will shed a
bit less of the vaccine and for about a day less than
unvaccinated dogs.
If your pet has been
bitten by an unknown or
unvaccinated animal (wild or domestic), your
dog must, by law, receive a booster vaccine within 5 days, even if your
dog's rabies vaccination has not expired yet.
Dogs that have been vaccinated can still become infected by a tick
bite, though some people say they are less likely to be infected than an
unvaccinated dog.
Tell your doctor if you're
bitten or scratched by an unknown or
unvaccinated dog, cat, or wild animal.