Question 1

how do dog bites heal?

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Healing dog bites: Dog bites are dirty, therefore infection is a problem. Dog bites should be cleaned, debrided and depending on the area of the body left open or loosely stitched. It they are stitched they should be watched closely and if there is any signs of infection the wound should be opened. After a few days when the chance of infection is passed they will heal like any other wound.

Question 2

how dangerous are dog bites?

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Pretty dangerous : Dog bites can cause local or systemic infections. Not to mention rabies which is usually fatal. Please consult a physician if you have been bitten.

Question 3

what to do when dog bites you?

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ER: If you have a dig bite that breaks the skin or penetrates the tissues you should seek medical attention to evaluate the wound and treat it appropriately you would need antibiotics. If the skin is not broken then you can clean the area yourself and put some antibiotic creme on it and it will heal.

Question 4

what are the tests for dog bites?

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Look at the site...: If it looks like a dog bite, and the person bitten confirms it's a dog bite, then no further testing is necessary.   If it requires treatment, then most doctors will simply prescribe the antibiotics most likely to kill the germs typically found in a dog bite without doing further testing.

Question 5

do a lot of people get dog bites?

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Yes: It's fairly common.  Dog bites can be very dangerous.  Maje sure your tetanus shot is up yo date.  If you have any redness around the bite, you may need antibiotics.  Make sure the dog is obseved to know if is acting aggressive due to an illness that needs to be quarantined or treated.

Question 6

how to shower if i have dog bites?

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Soap and water: Rinse, rinse, rinse. 
Triple antibiotic ointment after
call your doctor if getting more red and swollen around it.

Question 7

what illnesses come from dog bites?

Accepted Answer

Infection: With bacteria (e.g. Pasturella or tetanus) or virus (e.g. Rabies), scar, injury to adjacent structures.  A lot depends on size, depth, and location of bite, so it is best to consult a doctor.

Question 8

can you recommend what to do when a dog bites?

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Dog bite: If they leave a scar, then you need to have somebody look at it. A surgeon or a plastic surgeon.

Question 9

can dog bites make me get worms?

Accepted Answer

Dog bites: ....Are more likely to cause very painful bacterial infections that require specific antibiotic treatments than they are to transmit worms.

Question 10

what to do with dog bites that have broken the skin?

Accepted Answer

See a doctor now: All animals have bacteria in their mouths. The worst bite is a human bite the bacterial are very strong. The bite drives the bacteria deep under the skin and a deep infection can occur. Treatment is required, the bite needs to be cleaned and you need antibiotics. If it is an old bite you got lucky.

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