So, for retrospect to my current predicament, here is what kicked off my "rabies" HA -

Previously, about a year ago, a friend had found some kittens and they were obviously not vaccinated. He got them other shots and vet care. They were cute and normal, one day one of them but my finger and it got super infected. I than was like "oh let me make sure i dont get rabies, otherwise treatments are expensive" not realizing you CANT treat it.

Went to the ER and they gave me the entire Immunoglobulin and round of shots. They are now both healthy cats and i feel like an absolute idiot.

Fastforward to today -

I have a one year old blue heeler. Hes awesome, rowdy and a big pain in my ass but a good pup. Fully vaccinated. His booster for rabies is coming up in a week. Otherwise hes fine. One day at the park we are tossing the ball around and he accidentally creates the SMALLEST cut, but it does bleed. All of a sudden, it floods into my mind. OMG, i have rabies. I tried tossing off the thought but it started to pervade everything. Now its back. So annoying!

To try and "calm" myself I look at the facts
- My puppy is acting normal after ten days of being in the house (quarantining if you will)
-I dont allow him out of my sight, even to pee or play. Like a hawk, even at the dog park, he stays away from other dogs and doesnt really play
-My girlfriend got nipped much worse by him (like a huge cut from rough ball play and she was dripping blood) and this was two months ago.
-His vaccination is getting boosted in a week.
-Playing with our new puppy and sleeping and eating normally

So by using that mentality, she (my gf) should already be dead from rabies and so should the dog...twice. Also that if a bite occurs, they should be dead after that..again hes very much alive.

I think its the fact that being a veteran and having been in dangerous scenarios I can control, when its something I "cant" control is what freaks me out...plus a rabies death sounds absolutely horrible

any feedback, wisdom or input is greatly appreciated!