What To Do When A Dog Bites.

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Dog Bite Treatments 

Although you can provide first aid for a dog bite at home, it's very important to see a doctor, especially if an unfamiliar dog bit you, the bite is deep, you can't stop the bleeding, or there are any signs of infection (redness, swelling, warmth, pus). Dog bites can cause infections that need to be treated with antibiotics.

• To care for a dog bite injury at home: 
• Place a clean towel over the injury to stop any bleeding. 
• Try to keep the injured area elevated. 
• Wash the bite carefully with soap and water. 
• Apply a sterile bandage to the wound. 
• Apply antibiotic ointment to the injury every day to prevent infection. 

When you visit the doctor, be prepared to answer a few questions, including:


Do you know the owner of the dog?


If so, is the dog up to date on all vaccinations, including rabies?


Did the bite occur because the dog was provoked, or was the dog unprovoked?


What health conditions do you have? People with diabetes, liver disease, illnesses that suppress the immune system, and other health conditions may be at greater risk for a more severe infection.


Your doctor will examine the injury to see whether the bite was deep enough to damage muscles, tendons, nerves, or bones. Then the doctor will thoroughly clean the bite wound to remove any dirt or bacteria, and may also remove dead tissues from the wound.


Sometimes, sutures are used to close a dog bite wound; however, this practice is controversial. Although suturing the injury can reduce scarring, it also can increase the risk of infection. Whether the injury is closed may depend on its location. For example, dog bites on the face may be sutured to prevent visible scars. Very deep wounds that cause a great deal of damage may require plastic surgery.