What happens when a dog bites you?
Dog bites can introduce dangerous bacteria into the body. This can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections to occur when left untreated. It’s very important to wash the wound as soon as you‘re bitten and to use topical antibiotics, such as povidone iodine, in and around broken skin.
How long does dog bite hurt?
Your bite may take as little as 7 days or as long as several months to heal, depending on how bad it is. Taking good care of your wound at home will help it heal and reduce your chance of infection.
Why are dog bites so painful?
Puncture Wounds Given how friendly most dogs are, it’s easy to forget that they have very sharp teeth. When a dog attacks, the puncture wounds can penetrate deep into the tissues, inflicting significant pain and damage.
What type of injury is a dog bite?
Dog Bites Can Cause Serious Injuries Puncture wounds. Broken bones. Eye injuries. Scars.
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2021-05-06 14:49:42