Question 1

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 2

how dangerous is a dog bite?

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

Question 3

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 4

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

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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 5

what precautions in eating after dog bite?

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Dog Bite: I know of no precautions in eating after said dog bite.  However, did the dog have all its immunizations such as Rabies?  Was it your dog, a neighbors dog?  Was the attack provoked or unprovoked?  Have you had a recent tetanus shot?

Question 6

i want a cream for dog bites scars?

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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 7

what to do for dog bites in hot weather?

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Same for cold weathe: Care is the same regardless of weather. Immediate wound irrigation and cleansing is paramount, followed by wound exploration for penetrating injuries tomdeepmstructures followed by appropriate antibiotic and tetanus prophylaxis and drainage or repair are essential principles of management.

Question 8

how rare is it to get septicemia after a dog bite?

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Not rare: If the bite wound penetrates the skin and is not properly cleaned and treated it will at least progress to a local infection and often from there to sepsis.  Cat bites are worse, but not much.

Question 9

dog bite and possible infections resulting from that?

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Seek medical care: You need to seee a doctor- i would recommend a plastic surgeon. You may need treatment for rabies and at least a tetanus shot and antibiotics. Seek medical care asap.

Question 10

i need some tips on how to treat a open dog bite spot ?

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Depends on situation: In general, you should see a md for a dog bite, to determine if antibiotics are warranted or not.  Generally dog bites only require cleansing, since dog teeth do not harbor many bad bacteria.  But other factors  should be determined, if on the hand, was a tendon involved.  If on the face, does a plastic surgeon need to be called.  Was the attack unprovoked, does the health department need called.

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