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Is there any diet restriction following dog bite?

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Is there any diet restriction following dog bite?

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Published At February 23, 2017
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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I was bitten by a house Siberian Husky. The pup is 8 months old and is not vaccinated for rabies. I used to visit it everyday. It is normal and drink water. I was given only tetanus as I am allergic to the antirabies vaccine which was administered and discovered 10 years ago when I had a dog bite. Can I eat all kinds of non-vegetarian foods, curds, citric and acidic food, ice creams and chocolates? What has non-vegetarian food got to do with a dog bite? Please explain.

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com. There are no dietary restrictions following a dog bite, and you can eat whatever you like. Also, let me share a few facts about dog bites: A 10-day quarantine for the dog that has bitten is generally followed. If the dog develops any personality changes like aggressiveness, excitability, dullness, or any paralysis during this period, the dog should be humanely euthanized.

The most important step is to clean the dog bite wound thoroughly, avoid suturing, and get vaccinated. Avoiding non-vegetarian foods, onions, and garlic following a dog bite is a social taboo and a misconception. There is no scientific explanation to support the relation between the pathogenesis of rabies and the food we eat, to the extent of my knowledge. You can eat everything and just observe the dog. Be careful next time while playing and interacting with dogs. Keep in mind your allergy to rabies vaccination.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Geetha Priyadarsini Kamminana
Dr. Geetha Priyadarsini Kamminana

Internal Medicine

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