A minor skin scrape from a puppy’s paw is usually not infected if there is no bleeding. A slight scratch on the skin from a puppy’s paw is usually not infected with rabies virus if there is no bleeding. If the skin is only slightly scratched, it is also best to wash it with soapy water and running water. If the skin is scratched with blood seepage, there is a possibility of rabies infection, the rabies virus may invade the human body through the broken skin and mucous membranes, so that people are infected with rabies virus. In this case, you need to immediately flush the wound with running water for at least 15 minutes, disinfect the wound with iodophor, and inoculate it with rabies vaccine within 24 hours. After being scratched by a puppy, it is recommended to go to the hospital in time for emergency treatment of the wound by a doctor to determine whether rabies vaccination is necessary to avoid adverse consequences. After the vaccination, you should prohibit smoking and alcohol, eat a light diet, avoid spicy and irritating food, and if you feel unwell, you should consult a doctor promptly.