What should I do if my dog ​​scratches my skin?

Immediately wash the wound with plenty of running water (20% soapy water is best) for more than 20 minutes. At the same time, squeeze out some blood around the wound, and then use iodine. Disinfect alternately with medicinal alcohol and repeat 2-3 times until bleeding stops naturally. No bandaging is required, leaving the wound fully exposed.

Do I need to be vaccinated if my dog ​​scratches my skin?

Generally not required. The transmission route of rabies is through saliva and blood. You are not born with rabies virus. It is not transmitted through the mother's body; and your own dog is generally vaccinated and regularly dewormed; the chance of contracting rabies is very low; as long as you make sure that the dog has not eaten raw meat recently, and has not been licked or injured by outside dogs, generally Generally speaking, it is safe. Just treat the wound in time to avoid tetanus infection.
If the dog has not been vaccinated against rabies, it can be given one and then enter a ten-day observation period.

What is the ten-day observation period?

It takes about 5-10 days for the virus to enter the animal’s brain and take effect. Therefore, within ten days, if the dog has no abnormality and its mental condition is the same as before, It shows that it is safe, at least not contagious, and does not require further vaccinations; if the dog dies within 10 days, subsequent vaccinations must be given.