{"id":183915,"date":"2022-08-22T11:06:25","date_gmt":"2022-08-22T11:06:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-should-you-do-if-a-dog-bites-you\/"},"modified":"2022-08-24T06:34:12","modified_gmt":"2022-08-24T06:34:12","slug":"what-should-you-do-if-a-dog-bites-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-should-you-do-if-a-dog-bites-you\/","title":{"rendered":"What should you do if a dog bites you?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-should-you-do-if-a-dog-bites-you\/#What_should_you_do_if_a_dog_bites_you\" title=\"What should you do if a dog bites you?\">What should you do if a dog bites you?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-should-you-do-if-a-dog-bites-you\/#What_happens_if_you_get_bit_by_a_dog\" title=\"What happens if you get bit by a dog?\">What happens if you get bit by a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-should-you-do-if-a-dog-bites-you\/#Do_I_need_a_tetanus_after_a_dog_bite\" title=\"Do I need a tetanus after a dog bite?\">Do I need a tetanus after a dog bite?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-should-you-do-if-a-dog-bites-you\/#What_happens_if_a_dog_bites_you\" title=\"What happens if a dog bites you?\">What happens if a dog bites you?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-should-you-do-if-a-dog-bites-you\/#When_should_I_be_concerned_about_a_dog_bite\" title=\"When should I be concerned about a dog bite?\">When should I be concerned about a dog bite?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-should-you-do-if-a-dog-bites-you\/#What_should_you_do_if_you_get_bit_by_a_dog\" title=\"What should you do if you get bit by a dog?\">What should you do if you get bit by a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-should-you-do-if-a-dog-bites-you\/#Should_I_be_worried_if_I_got_bit_by_a_dog\" title=\"Should I be worried if I got bit by a dog?\">Should I be worried if I got bit by a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-should-you-do-if-a-dog-bites-you\/#What_happens_if_you_get_bit_by_a_dog_and_it_gets_infected\" title=\"What happens if you get bit by a dog and it gets infected?\">What happens if you get bit by a dog and it gets infected?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-should-you-do-if-a-dog-bites-you\/#Do_I_need_tetanus_after_dog_bite\" title=\"Do I need tetanus after dog bite?\">Do I need tetanus after dog bite?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-should-you-do-if-a-dog-bites-you\/#Do_you_always_need_a_tetanus_shot_after_a_dog_bite\" title=\"Do you always need a tetanus shot after a dog bite?\">Do you always need a tetanus shot after a dog bite?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-should-you-do-if-a-dog-bites-you\/#Should_I_worry_about_a_small_dog_bite\" title=\"Should I worry about a small dog bite?\">Should I worry about a small dog bite?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-should-you-do-if-a-dog-bites-you\/#What_happens_if_a_dog_bites_you_and_you_dont_get_a_tetanus\" title=\"What happens if a dog bites you and you don&#8217;t get a tetanus?\">What happens if a dog bites you and you don&#8217;t get a tetanus?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-should-you-do-if-a-dog-bites-you\/#What_to_do_after_a_dog_bites_you\" title=\"What to do after a dog bites you?\">What to do after a dog bites you?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-should-you-do-if-a-dog-bites-you\/#What_happens_when_you_got_bite_by_a_dog\" title=\"What happens when you got bite by a dog?\">What happens when you got bite by a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-should-you-do-if-a-dog-bites-you\/#What_should_I_look_for_after_a_dog_bite\" title=\"What should I look for after a dog bite?\">What should I look for after a dog bite?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-should-you-do-if-a-dog-bites-you\/#Do_I_need_to_worry_after_a_dog_bite\" title=\"Do I need to worry after a dog bite?\">Do I need to worry after a dog bite?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-should-you-do-if-a-dog-bites-you\/#How_long_after_a_dog_bite_can_it_get_infected\" title=\"How long after a dog bite can it get infected?\">How long after a dog bite can it get infected?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-should-you-do-if-a-dog-bites-you\/#What_should_I_do_if_I_get_bitten_by_a_dog\" title=\"What should I do if I get bitten by a dog?\">What should I do if I get bitten by a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-should-you-do-if-a-dog-bites-you\/#Can_you_get_sick_from_being_bit_by_a_dog\" title=\"Can you get sick from being bit by a dog?\">Can you get sick from being bit by a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-should-you-do-if-a-dog-bites-you\/#Can_you_get_an_infection_from_a_dog_bite\" title=\"Can you get an infection from a dog bite?\">Can you get an infection from a dog bite?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-should-you-do-if-a-dog-bites-you\/#How_do_you_treat_an_infected_dog_bite\" title=\"How do you treat an infected dog bite?\">How do you treat an infected dog bite?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-should-you-do-if-a-dog-bites-you\/#What_does_a_infected_dog_bite_look_like\" title=\"What does a infected dog bite look like?\">What does a infected dog bite look like?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-should-you-do-if-a-dog-bites-you\/#Can_dog_bite_cause_tetanus\" title=\"Can dog bite cause tetanus?\">Can dog bite cause tetanus?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-should-you-do-if-a-dog-bites-you\/#How_do_you_know_if_you_have_tetanus_from_a_dog_bite\" title=\"How do you know if you have tetanus from a dog bite?\">How do you know if you have tetanus from a dog bite?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-should-you-do-if-a-dog-bites-you\/#Can_a_dog_bite_give_you_tetanus\" title=\"Can a dog bite give you tetanus?\">Can a dog bite give you tetanus?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_you_do_if_a_dog_bites_you\"><\/span>What should you do if a dog bites you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>What to Do<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Wash the bite area with soap and water. If the bite is bleeding, put pressure on it using sterile gauze or a clean cloth.<\/li>\n<li>If the bleeding has stopped, put antibiotic ointment on the area.<\/li>\n<li>Cover the area with a bandage or sterile gauze.<\/li>\n<li>If your child has pain, give acetaminophen or ibuprofen.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Read also: <a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-get-money-if-a-dog-bites-you\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Can you get money if a dog bites you?<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_you_get_bit_by_a_dog\"><\/span>What happens if you get bit by a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>See your doctor right away. <b>Dog bites can put you at specific risk of developing rabies or tetanus infections, as well as: brain inflammation from meningitis. endocarditis, or heart infection. staph (MRSA) infection.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/q7mvqwwgVJk\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_I_need_a_tetanus_after_a_dog_bite\"><\/span>Do I need a tetanus after a dog bite?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Human or animal bites can become infected or transmit illnesses such as rabies. <b>A tetanus shot may be required if you have not had one within 10 years; if you are not sure when you had your last tetanus shot, and you&#8217;ve been bitten, you should get one within 72 hours after your injury.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_a_dog_bites_you\"><\/span>What happens if a dog bites you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dog bites <b>can introduce dangerous bacteria into the body. This can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections to occur when left untreated. It&#8217;s very important to wash the wound as soon as you&#8217;re bitten and to use topical antibiotics, such as povidone iodine, in and around broken skin.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_should_I_be_concerned_about_a_dog_bite\"><\/span>When should I be concerned about a dog bite?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In general, most experts recommend seeking medical care <b>within 24 hours after you&#8217;ve been bittenespecially if the bite has broken the skin. Dog bites can cause medical problems that aren&#8217;t immediately obvious, such as rabies.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_you_do_if_you_get_bit_by_a_dog\"><\/span>What should you do if you get bit by a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>What to Do<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Wash the bite area with soap and water. If the bite is bleeding, put pressure on it using sterile gauze or a clean cloth.<\/li>\n<li>If the bleeding has stopped, put antibiotic ointment on the area.<\/li>\n<li>Cover the area with a bandage or sterile gauze.<\/li>\n<li>If your child has pain, give acetaminophen or ibuprofen.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_be_worried_if_I_got_bit_by_a_dog\"><\/span>Should I be worried if I got bit by a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>You should always see a primary care provider if you&#8217;re bitten. No matter what, make sure you see a doctor within eight hours of a dog bite, he says. Waiting longer raises your infection risk. If you have diabetes or are immunocompromised, your infection risk is even greater.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-193592 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Should-I-be-worried-if-I-got-bit-by-a-dog-4.jpg\" alt=\"Should I be worried if I got bit by a dog?\" width=\"2092\" height=\"1433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Should-I-be-worried-if-I-got-bit-by-a-dog-4.jpg 2092w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Should-I-be-worried-if-I-got-bit-by-a-dog-4-300x205.jpg 300w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Should-I-be-worried-if-I-got-bit-by-a-dog-4-1024x701.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Should-I-be-worried-if-I-got-bit-by-a-dog-4-768x526.jpg 768w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Should-I-be-worried-if-I-got-bit-by-a-dog-4-1536x1052.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Should-I-be-worried-if-I-got-bit-by-a-dog-4-2048x1403.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2092px) 100vw, 2092px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_you_get_bit_by_a_dog_and_it_gets_infected\"><\/span>What happens if you get bit by a dog and it gets infected?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The most common symptoms of infection from animal bites are <b>redness, pain, swelling, and inflammation at the site of the bite. You should seek immediate medical treatment if any of these symptoms continue for more than 24 hours. Other symptoms of infection include: pus or fluid oozing from the wound.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_I_need_tetanus_after_dog_bite\"><\/span>Do I need tetanus after dog bite?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Human or animal bites can become infected or transmit illnesses such as rabies. <b>A tetanus shot may be required if you have not had one within 10 years; if you are not sure when you had your last tetanus shot, and you&#8217;ve been bitten, you should get one within 72 hours after your injury.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_you_always_need_a_tetanus_shot_after_a_dog_bite\"><\/span>Do you always need a tetanus shot after a dog bite?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Human or animal bites can become infected or transmit illnesses such as rabies. <b>A tetanus shot may be required if you have not had one within 10 years; if you are not sure when you had your last tetanus shot, and you&#8217;ve been bitten, you should get one within 72 hours after your injury.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_worry_about_a_small_dog_bite\"><\/span>Should I worry about a small dog bite?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>You should always see a primary care provider if you&#8217;re bitten. No matter what, make sure you see a doctor within eight hours of a dog bite, he says. Waiting longer raises your infection risk. If you have diabetes or are immunocompromised, your infection risk is even greater.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_a_dog_bites_you_and_you_dont_get_a_tetanus\"><\/span>What happens if a dog bites you and you don&#8217;t get a tetanus?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If a dog bite pierces a person&#8217;s skin, bacteria from the animal&#8217;s mouth can get into the body, which can cause an infection. Washing the wound thoroughly can remove the bacteria from the body and help prevent infection. <b>If the bacteria stay in the body, they can cause an infection, such as tetanus, rabies, or sepsis<\/b><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/knKJHAgS6p4\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_do_after_a_dog_bites_you\"><\/span>What to do after a dog bites you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Try to keep the injured area elevated.<\/b><b>Wash the bite carefully with soap and water.<\/b><b>Apply a sterile bandage to the wound.<\/b><b>Apply antibiotic ointment to the injury every day to prevent infection<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_when_you_got_bite_by_a_dog\"><\/span>What happens when you got bite by a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>What to Do<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Wash the bite area with soap and water. If the bite is bleeding, put pressure on it using sterile gauze or a clean cloth.<\/li>\n<li>If the bleeding has stopped, put antibiotic ointment on the area.<\/li>\n<li>Cover the area with a bandage or sterile gauze.<\/li>\n<li>If your child has pain, give acetaminophen or ibuprofen.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_I_look_for_after_a_dog_bite\"><\/span>What should I look for after a dog bite?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>How can you tell if a dog bite is infected?<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>swelling and redness around the wound.<\/li>\n<li>pain that lasts longer than 24 hours.<\/li>\n<li>drainage from the wound.<\/li>\n<li>difficulty moving the affected part of the body.<\/li>\n<li>a warm feeling around the wound.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_I_need_to_worry_after_a_dog_bite\"><\/span>Do I need to worry after a dog bite?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>You should always see a primary care provider if you&#8217;re bitten. No matter what, make sure you see a doctor within eight hours of a dog bite, he says. Waiting longer raises your infection risk. If you have diabetes or are immunocompromised, your infection risk is even greater.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_after_a_dog_bite_can_it_get_infected\"><\/span>How long after a dog bite can it get infected?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>After being bitten, most people who become ill will show symptoms within 3 to 5 days, but this can range anywhere from <b>1 to 14 days. Most Capnocytophaga infections usually occur with dog or cat bites.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_I_do_if_I_get_bitten_by_a_dog\"><\/span>What should I do if I get bitten by a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Wash the bite area with soap and water. If the bite is bleeding, put pressure on it using sterile gauze or a clean cloth. If the bleeding has stopped, put antibiotic ointment on the area. Cover the area with a bandage or sterile gauze.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-193594 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/What-should-I-do-if-I-get-bitten-by-a-dog-1.jpg\" alt=\"What should I do if I get bitten by a dog?\" width=\"1100\" height=\"688\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/What-should-I-do-if-I-get-bitten-by-a-dog-1.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/What-should-I-do-if-I-get-bitten-by-a-dog-1-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/What-should-I-do-if-I-get-bitten-by-a-dog-1-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/What-should-I-do-if-I-get-bitten-by-a-dog-1-768x480.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_get_sick_from_being_bit_by_a_dog\"><\/span>Can you get sick from being bit by a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>If a dog bite pierces a person&#8217;s skin, bacteria from the animal&#8217;s mouth can get into the body, which can cause an infection. Washing the wound thoroughly can remove the bacteria from the body and help prevent infection. If the bacteria stay in the body, they can cause an infection, such as tetanus, rabies, or sepsis.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_get_an_infection_from_a_dog_bite\"><\/span>Can you get an infection from a dog bite?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>If a dog bite pierces a person&#8217;s skin, bacteria from the animal&#8217;s mouth can get into the body, which can cause an infection. Washing the wound thoroughly can remove the bacteria from the body and help prevent infection. If the bacteria stay in the body, they can cause an infection, such as tetanus, rabies, or sepsis.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_treat_an_infected_dog_bite\"><\/span>How do you treat an infected dog bite?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>If a dog bites you, take these steps right away:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Wash the wound.<\/li>\n<li>Slow the bleeding with a clean cloth.<\/li>\n<li>Apply over-the counter antibiotic cream if you have it.<\/li>\n<li>Wrap the wound in a sterile bandage.<\/li>\n<li>Keep the wound bandaged and see your doctor.<\/li>\n<li>Change the bandage several times a day once your doctor has examined the wound.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_a_infected_dog_bite_look_like\"><\/span>What does a infected dog bite look like?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>VISIBLE PUS HEAT RADIATING FROM THE WOUND<\/b> A dog bite that visibly oozes pus or feels hot to the touch is one of the more obvious signs that the wound is infected. In a case like this, the doctor may need to clean and debride the wound, or prescribe a round of antibiotics.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_dog_bite_cause_tetanus\"><\/span>Can dog bite cause tetanus?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Human or animal bites can become infected or transmit illnesses such as rabies. <b>A tetanus shot may be required if you have not had one within 10 years; if you are not sure when you had your last tetanus shot, and you&#8217;ve been bitten, you should get one within 72 hours after your injury.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/e5GEaxIHUHA\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_know_if_you_have_tetanus_from_a_dog_bite\"><\/span>How do you know if you have tetanus from a dog bite?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A dog bite can cause tetanus bacteria to enter the body. Symptoms of tetanus include: <b>cramping in the jaw<\/b><b>muscle spasms, usually in the stomach<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_dog_bite_give_you_tetanus\"><\/span>Can a dog bite give you tetanus?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Dog bite could lead to local wound infection, tetanus, or rabies that could come from either the saliva of biter, skin flora of victim, or the environment.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents What should you do if a dog bites you?What happens if you get bit by a dog?Do I need a tetanus after a dog bite?What happens if a dog bites you?When should I be concerned about a dog bite?What should you do if you get bit by a dog?Should I be worried&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":193595,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[622],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/What-should-you-do-if-a-dog-bites-you-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/183915"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=183915"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/183915\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":193596,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/183915\/revisions\/193596"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/193595"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=183915"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=183915"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=183915"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}