U.S. doctors online nowAsk doctors free
A 43-year-old member asked:

If bitten by a stray dog, what do you do first?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Alfredo Garcia
Dr. Alfredo Garciaanswered
Pediatrics 58 years experience
Dog bite: First, wash the wound well with soap and water and apply antibiotic. Secondly, investigate the immunization record of the dog especially against rabies. If it was a stray dog or the status of the dog's Rabies Vaccine has expired, it's important for him to receive rabies Immune Globulin and start rabies vaccination. The easiest thing to do is visit your nearest hospital's ed.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
Learn how we can help
5.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Thank

Related questions

A 18-year-old female asked:
Potentially bitten by a stray adolescent cat 42 months ago (3.5 years ago), we kept the cat for a day and everyone said it was friendly. It also scratched me, because I held it too close to my face. Do I need a rabies shot, or am I safe?
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in
A 38-year-old male asked:
I got bit by a stray cat. I put peroxide on it about 10 minutes ago and now it is burning bad where I was bitten. Should I go to the hospital.
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A 20-year-old male asked:
Today i heave been bitten by a stray dog's puppy and sm littel amount of bllod come-out and stop as i applied an anticeptic cream.So, what can I do now
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A 39-year-old female asked:
Should I be concerned about rabies from 13 years ago? In 2004 I was waiting on an Amtrak train and saw a stray kitten. I held it because it was cold. It may have scratched me or bitten me, I don't remember but I didn't seek treatment.
2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
A 25-year-old male asked:
The first 4 days after being bitten by an unvaccinated dog, could my saliva be infective of rabies to people or animals?
1 doctor answer • 5 doctors weighed in
Last updated Jun 30, 2014

Found in:

Children's health›Rabies›Antibiotic

People also asked

I was recently bitten by a stray dog, he didnt really wounded me just some scratches, do i still need a rabies shot?
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in
I was bitten by a stray dog. Actually it was hit by a bike and unconsciously it bit me. Now i've taken one dose of ARV.can kissing be done or risky?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
I was lightly bitten and scratched by a stray cat. The scratch drew a little blood. Bite didn't break skin. I had tetanus shot this year. Worry?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
I was bitten by a stray cat a few minutes ago. The bite is superficial and it didn't draw blood. I washed the bite immediately. Is infection bossible?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
I was bitten by a stray dog 4 days ago. I washed wound with soap. Same soap was used by my friend 5 minutes later. Any chance rabies can affect my friend?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

Related topics

Connect with a U.S. board-certified doctor by text or video anytime, anywhere.
Talk to a doctor now
24/7 visits - just $44!
50% off with $15/month membership

Disclaimer:

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.

Get the Free App for Members

Get the Free App for Doctors

HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
TermsPrivacyCookiesDMCA
Copyright 2023 HealthTap, Inc.