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Dog was nipped by a stray dog

My dog (Lizzie, a 5 year old French bulldog / Maltese mix) ran up to a young stray dog today--and basically launched herself at it which surprised the hell out of it. She ended up with a small bite (that did break the skin) and has an area that looks more bruised. The dog wasn't aggressive, looked healthy and was simply surprised to see a dog in the area we were in, and didn't attack in any capacity.

I called my vet to make sure all of Lizzie's shots are up-to-date, specifically rabies, and she is up-to-date. I bathed her and used antibacterial soap on her wound, followed up by Neosporin ointment with pain relief. She doesn't seem to be feeling that great though. Assuming she is probably sore.

Besides watching the wound to make sure it doesn't get infected, I'm wondering if there is anything more I could do for her?

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