am i safe ?? i was bitten by our dog ..

[choudii]

I was bitten by our dog two weeks ago ..not to be exact ...with the date ..but theres no blood or even bruise or broken skin ..but still i washed it with soap and water ..

But for more days on ...i observed my dog is getting aggeessive ...is it a sign that shes infected with rabbies ..? And she has no good appetite ..unlike before ..i guess shes sick ..i am worried of her ..

I am also worried about me because ..i have cold and i feel heavy on my head ..for almost 5 days ...and i feel weak ..maybe its because i am nervous thinking that i am infected with rabbies ...

Pls give me an advise .
Thank u

[Ghilly]

The first thing you need to do is to get your dog to a vet to see why she is getting aggressive.  I am not trying to scare you but you need to be aware of some facts.  It's good that she didn't break the skin when she bit you, HOWEVER, if she IS infected with the rabies virus, you can still get it from her if her saliva gets into any of your mucous membranes.  For instance, if she licks you and you have even the tiniest break in the skin, you can contract the virus.  If some of her saliva gets into your eye you can contract the virus.  Normally, the further from the head the wound is, the longer it takes for the virus to become symptomatic.  Once it does become symptomatic, though, there is nothing more that can be done in the way of prophylactic vaccinations.  

Hopefully you are just feeling poorly because you have caught a cold or the flu or something, but you need to get yourself to a doctor and you need to be COMPLETELY HONEST with them and tell them EVERYTHING that has happened to you with regard to contact with your dog.  You also need to get your dog to the vet ASAP to determine whether or not rabies is the reason for her change in behavior.

You are in my thoughts and prayers.  PLEASE let us know how you are.

Ghilly

[JanisM13]

Has your dog had her rabies vaccinations?
If she has had rabies shots and since you
had NO broken skin,I doubt YOU have any
issues with getting rabies. As to why she is
more agressive I can not say,I have no way
of knowing the whole situation there. If she
isn't eating good it may be time to take her
in for a health exam with your vet?
Jan