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After Being Scratched By A Dog Why There Is No Blood Flow ?

I am being scratched by a dog ,there is no blood flow should I go for tetanus or rabies prophylaxis?
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First aid precaution after a dog bite is

1 immediately after dog bite wash the wound with running water.
2 allow the blood to bleed.
3always keep the wound open.

it is to go for tetanus
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After Being Scratched By A Dog Why There Is No Blood Flow ?

First aid precaution after a dog bite is 1 immediately after dog bite wash the wound with running water. 2 allow the blood to bleed. 3always keep the wound open. it is to go for tetanus