I was bit on my arm by a customers dog yesterday. I can’t tell how deep it is. I really do not feel this needs medical attention but I’m looking for some second opinions. I’m mostly worried about infection. First picture is day one and second picture is day two.
by Full_Organization_33
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Certainly slather it in an antibiotic ointment at the very least
My mother managed a boarding and grooming kennel when I was growing up, so bites were par for the course. Bag Balm was our go-to and we noticed that it really sped up the healing time as well as less scarring.
Did you wash it very well with soap and water? I mean absolutely wash the heck out of it??
Also, are you certain the dog is UTD on shots?
Soap and water, then coat it in triple antibiotic cream. Cover it for a few days until it fills in, change dressing daily. Once it fills in, leave it open and just put a bit of Vaseline on it to keep it moist and reduce scarring.
Use triple antibiotic until it is very light pink, not dark or red. Then switch to Vaseline and leave it covered until it fills in.
Have you confirmed that this dog has been vaccinated for rabies? Don’t assume. This is life or death
If they cannot confirm it go to the hospital immediately and tell them you’ve been bitten by a dog.
Apart from that wash it every day with soap. If it starts to swell and get red draw a line around the infection with a sharpie. If it grows, gets redder, gets hot, starts producing pus then contact a doctor. and ESPECIALLY if red lines start to appear in between the cut and your heart that’s a trip to the er. That’s a substantial size with enough surface area that infection could become a problem. Keep it covered if you’re around animals but I would recommend staying clear from animals for a bit.
You better call animal control and get that dogs rabies certification. Otherwise go get vaccinated now
1000% go to a Dr or urgent care….even if you think you’ve cleaned it
Go to an urgent care- I did when I was bit by a cat, it was cheap enough. If you KNOW (KNOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!! not assume) that the dog had a rabies shot, keep it covered and extremely clean for a few days (Not the kind of wound u let breathe).
If you aren’t CERTAIN. Go get a rabies shot. Yeah, they hurt, but you’ll be immune for a while and that’s nice.