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Bayard

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8. I agree with everyone else--Emergency Rabies Shot

Reply to skypilot (Original post)

Mon Jan 19, 2026, 09:19 PM

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My last blacksmith was driving down the interstate, and a bat flew in his window. He didn't get bit, but doctors still insisted he get the rabies shots right away.

Don't FAFO.

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Roommate got bit by a wild dog... [View all] skypilot Monday OP

He should get rabies shots *now.* Not when he gets home. Right now. WhiskeyGrinder Monday #1

Yea, the sooner the better. LisaL Monday #4

Man, if it was me, I'd get the rabies shot even if they had to Dan Monday #2

He definitely should get rabies shots. LisaL Monday #3

Thanks everyone. skypilot Monday #5

No he should go to an ER and get the shots *NOW* WhiskeyGrinder Monday #7

This message was self-deleted by its author dalton99a Monday #6

I agree with everyone else--Emergency Rabies Shot Bayard Monday #8

He needs rabies shots Dr. Shepper Monday #9

He did get a tetanus shot. skypilot Monday #13

Curious.....what did he have to pay at the hospital????? and sorry, feel terrible for all the crap he has to go a kennedy Monday #10

I didn't think to ask him that. skypilot Monday #12

I believe a friend of mine died because his dog bit him, he didn't get it looked at MagickMuffin Monday #11