Updated On August 11th, 2016
Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed
Answered By Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA 103
Veterinarian, Certified Dog Trainer
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I would recommend cleaning the wound with antibacterial soap and warm water tonight, then having your dog examined by a vet tomorrow to be safe - even if the wound is not actively bleeding, bite wounds from other animals have a high risk of becoming infected so she may need antibiotics to help prevent this. Your vet can also advise you of any rabies quarantine laws that may apply in your state - possums rarely carry rabies and if your dog is current on her vaccines she should be well-protected, but in some states an in-home observation period may be required to make sure there are no problems.
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Answered By Destini R. Holloway, DVM
Veterinarian
Because of the high risk of rabies with wildlife, you should report this to your vet immediately. They may want to revaccinate her with the rabies vaccine and have her monitored by you closely for the next 10 days.
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