A member asked:

Hi doctor, can we put water on he dog bite after treatment? that means while taking bath.

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Dr. Peter Ihle answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

If the wound has-: -been treated, & left open, not sutured , I always would have patients shower but no bath, & keep it covered between. It all depends on the size of the wound, & if there is packing in it, obviously no shower/bath, but dressing changes by Ur physician .

Answered 9/25/2016

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Dr. answered

Yes: As long as you pat dry the wound after the bath there's no reason why you can't use water over open wounds during the healing process

Answered 9/24/2016

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