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Hi, I have purchased a dog last week and he is 3 months old and he bit me 2 days back, Before me he was with another family and owner parents were ill so if this dog Lick that owner?s parents and if he lick and bit me as well so can he spread the diseases. Also I have another dog so can I use the same syringe for vaccination for both dogs? Please help me to clear my confusion.
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Unlikely, main risk is of rabies, if (rabid) dog's saliva comes in contact with your broken skin. But it is very difficult to know if dog is infected with rabies, so vaccination becomes necessary. You need separate disposable syringe and needle for each dog for vaccination.
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