what to do when dog bites you ?

India
March 26, 2007 6:29am CST
hey friends, a dog bites my friend and my friend was looking at me for some help, but unfortunately i don't know what to do as first aid. Can anybody guide me ?
6 responses
• United States
26 Mar 07
Simple first aid If the wound barely breaks the skin, treat it as a minor wound. Scrub the bite thoroughly with soap and running water. Apply antibiotic cream and a loose sterile bandage. If the bite creates a deep puncture of the skin or the skin is badly torn, allow for some bleeding to cleanse the wound and see your doctor. If the animal has an identifiable owner, enquire whether it is currently vaccinated against rabies. Even if that is the case, it should be observed and quarantined by a veterinarian for the next 10 days to see if it develops symptoms of rabies. If the animal is stray, wild or there is no documented proof of vaccination, contact the local health department. The animal should be assumed as being positive for rabies and you should start receiving treatment for rabies within 48 hours (see below). If the animal is caught, it should be euthanised to test for rabies. Only if the test is negative, can treatment be stopped. See a doctor if : The wound is deep, especially if it is a puncture wound. Cat and human bites (even cuts on knuckles caused by a fight) should always be seen by a doctor. You have been bitten on the face, hand, foot or neck, or over a joint. You suspect that the animal may be rabid or the bite is from a wild or stray animal, or if definite proof cannot be found of current vaccination of the animal. You haven't had a tetanus injection within the past five years. There are signs of infection
• India
27 Mar 07
Thanks , this information really helps as i am always scared of dogs biting me.
@Redkitty (480)
• India
30 Mar 07
when dogs bites u, u should wash the bite place.
• India
26 Mar 07
When dog bites, first of all take first aid.Then go to doctor otherwise it may convert in to Rabbige deseas.
@samrat16 (2442)
• India
27 Mar 07
Dogs , I'm pretty scared of dogs specially dogs who appear to be huge in size. First of all take some ice that will stop the swelling. take some tylenol or something for pain . Use some disinfectant so that it doesn't get infected . After this immediately take him/her to hospital.
• United States
27 Mar 07
I'll hit the dog and try to kill him
• India
27 Mar 07
hey i would like to know if bitten do we still get injections in the stomach?