 [ Symptoms ] stray dog licked hand do i need a shot hello  i was sitting in my car talking on the phone with my window open when i looked out the door i saw a stray dog sniffing for food near my door i simultaneously felt a burning sensation on broken skin on one of my fingers which was holding the phone now i am in doubt that did that stray dog licked my hand while i was talking on the phone and looking the other way if so than should i get a shot please help me doctor i am really worried thanks p s this happened 13 days back [ Disease ] you need to seriously evaluate your common sense a stray dog licking you means he trusts and likes you quit letting anxiety make it anything more if concerned wash your hand with soapy warm water end of story