Question 1

is there anything i can get from the grocery store or drug store for my dog bites until i can see a doctor?

Accepted Answer

Peroxide and bandage: If the wound is minor, clean the wound immediately with warm soapy water and peroxide.  Apply a clean bandage and head to the er.  If you have serious bleeding or a severe injury head straight to the er.  Severe infections and other problems are not uncommon and are best evaluated asap.  You will need antibiotics.   Have someone call animal control to evaluate the animal which caused the injury.

Question 2

how dangerous are dog bites on the hand?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Dog bites can easily become infected, and hand infections can lead to significant dysfunction.  Get treated immediately.

Question 3

how do dog bites heal?

Accepted Answer

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 4

do a lot of people get dog bites?

Accepted Answer

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 5

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 6

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 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

i want a cream for dog bites scars?

Accepted Answer

Heal scar first: You have dog bite scars.  First make sure these scars are well healed.  No signs of infection. I encourage patients to wait a least 1year before any revision.  Use a strong sin block on the area to minimize sun damage to the scar.  Over time the scar should minimize.  If it is growing larger see a board certified plastic surgeon.

Question 9

my dog bites on my lower right leg. should i get it evaluated?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: If it is painful and red it might be infected and then yes it should be evaluated.

Question 10

is there any difference on anti-rabies for dog bites and anti rabies for puppy bites?

Accepted Answer

No.: Except that a puppy raised at home would probably be called a low-risk exposure in most places, and so you may not need rabies shots at all for a puppy bite.

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