Hi. I have a dog (3months old) and a cat (4 months old). My dog bit me a few weeks ago and I have been taking shots. I was given my 3rd shot 4 days ago. My problem is, my cat bit me also today. It was really small, like a dot on my finger and it bled a bit. Do I need to take extra shots for this? Like I said I am currently taking post exposure shots and I was given my 3rd shot 4 days ago. I will receive my final shot on July 21. Also, my dog is still ok after 12 days since he bit me I don t know id it s relevant June 22 - My dog bit me and I got my first shot June 23 - ERIG shot on the chin June 25 - 2nd shot June 30 - 3rd shot July 4 - My cat bit me
Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor, I have gone through your history and understated your concern. Both dog and cat are known reservoir of rabies virus and can transmit rabies to human beings. As your were bitten by your dog for which you have taken both active and passive immunization. As you have taken three shots of anti rabies vaccine and the dog is healthy even after 14 days after the bite. As you were bitten by your cat, according to WHO categorization of animal bite you will be categorized int Re-Exposures for which you need to take two shots of anti rabies vaccine on days 0 and 3. Thank you.