Question 1

i am taking vaccination doses for dog bite. is there any restrictions on the food i consume? shall i consume non veg food like fish or chicken?

Accepted Answer

Probably: You have vaccination for rabies , due to unknown dog bite , there is no diet restrictions ,  eat what ever you are eating before dog bite.

Question 2

how to shower if i have dog bites?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

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 4

how to deal with dog bite?

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Treatment: I usually recommend a short course of antibiotics for dog bites if there is a penetrated wound, and offer tdap vaccine if you are not up to date (for tetanus).

Question 5

how dangerous is a dog bite?

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Potentially serious: It depends on involvement of deep structures and subsequent wound care.

Question 6

what will i do if dog bite me?

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Go to hospital: Go to the hospital to have the wound cleaned and started on antibiotics. You will need to have your tetanus immunization updated and if possible check to make sure the dog does not have rabies.

Question 7

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 8

what should be done for a dog bite?

Accepted Answer

Evaluation: See an emergency room physician or your family physician immediately to be evaluated for any underlying injury to the area and most important to prevent infection. Dog bites can cause serious skin infections known as cellulitis which can be easily prevented with oral antibiotics.

Question 9

i don't know what to do for a dog bite?

Accepted Answer

Dog bite: Go to emergency room, needs a good wash out, rabie shot history of dog needs  to be known otherwise you may  need prophylaxsis and may need antibiotics.

Question 10

do i need to get a dog bite checked out?

Accepted Answer

Usually yes!: About 30-40% of dog bites will become infected requiring antibiotics but more importantly, the area of the bite needs to be evaluated for extensive cleaning and possible repair and tetanus status needs to be determined.  Call you primary for advise asap.

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