If you are bitten by a dog and bleed, you need to immediately wash the wound with running water and soap, and squeeze out the blood in the wound. After 10 to 15 minutes, apply iodine or alcohol for disinfection. If the dog does not have If you have been vaccinated against rabies, it is best to go to the hospital to get the rabies vaccine to avoid infection. Generally, pet dogs kept at home will not carry rabies virus. Wild dogs outside are more likely to carry rabies virus.