Getting bitten by stray dogs on the beach and rabies health concerns
3 Answers from travellers
Most beach dogs are friendly and vaccinated by NGOs (look for a clipped ear), but night packs can be aggressive. If you are bitten or scratched, wash the wound vigorously with soap and water for 15 minutes immediately. Sri Lanka takes rabies very seriously. Every major government hospital (General Hospital) in the country stocks the rabies post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) vaccine, and it is free, even for tourists.
Never run away from them if they bark. Stop, stand your ground, and pretend to pick up a rock. They will scatter.
I got nipped in Weligama. The hospital in Matara sorted me out in 20 minutes with the shots. Very professional.
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