{"id":4932,"date":"2022-04-17T03:15:33","date_gmt":"2022-04-17T03:15:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/quick-answer-what-happens-if-a-dog-bites-your-finger\/"},"modified":"2022-04-18T12:13:07","modified_gmt":"2022-04-18T12:13:07","slug":"quick-answer-what-happens-if-a-dog-bites-your-finger","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/quick-answer-what-happens-if-a-dog-bites-your-finger\/","title":{"rendered":"Quick Answer: What happens if a dog bites your finger?"},"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\/quick-answer-what-happens-if-a-dog-bites-your-finger\/#Quick_Answer_What_happens_if_a_dog_bites_your_finger\" title=\"Quick Answer: What happens if a dog bites your finger?\">Quick Answer: What happens if a dog bites your finger?<\/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\/quick-answer-what-happens-if-a-dog-bites-your-finger\/#What_should_I_do_if_my_dog_bites_my_finger\" title=\"What should I do if my dog bites my finger?\">What should I do if my dog bites my finger?<\/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\/quick-answer-what-happens-if-a-dog-bites-your-finger\/#What_to_do_if_your_dog_bites_you_and_breaks_the_skin\" title=\"What to do if your dog bites you and breaks the skin?\">What to do if your dog bites you and breaks the skin?<\/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\/quick-answer-what-happens-if-a-dog-bites-your-finger\/#Can_you_lose_a_finger_from_a_dog_bite\" title=\"Can you lose a finger from a dog bite?\">Can you lose a finger 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-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/quick-answer-what-happens-if-a-dog-bites-your-finger\/#Why_does_my_finger_swell_after_a_dog_bite\" title=\"Why does my finger swell after a dog bite?\">Why does my finger swell 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-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/quick-answer-what-happens-if-a-dog-bites-your-finger\/#What_should_you_watch_after_a_dog_bite\" title=\"What should you watch after a dog bite?\">What should you watch 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-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/quick-answer-what-happens-if-a-dog-bites-your-finger\/#Do_I_need_to_go_to_the_doctor_if_my_dog_bit_me\" title=\"Do I need to go to the doctor if my dog bit me?\">Do I need to go to the doctor if my dog bit me?<\/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\/quick-answer-what-happens-if-a-dog-bites-your-finger\/#What_is_considered_a_serious_dog_bite\" title=\"What is considered a serious dog bite?\">What is considered a serious dog bite?<\/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\/quick-answer-what-happens-if-a-dog-bites-your-finger\/#Do_you_need_tetanus_shot_for_dog_bite\" title=\"Do you need tetanus shot for dog bite?\">Do you need tetanus shot for 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\/quick-answer-what-happens-if-a-dog-bites-your-finger\/#Should_I_put_my_dog_down_if_he_bites_me\" title=\"Should I put my dog down if he bites me?\">Should I put my dog down if he bites me?<\/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\/quick-answer-what-happens-if-a-dog-bites-your-finger\/#What_does_infected_dog_bite_look_like\" title=\"What does infected dog bite look like?\">What does 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-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/quick-answer-what-happens-if-a-dog-bites-your-finger\/#What_is_the_symptoms_of_dog_bite\" title=\"What is the symptoms of dog bite?\">What is the symptoms of dog bite?<\/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\/quick-answer-what-happens-if-a-dog-bites-your-finger\/#Does_a_dog_bite_have_to_break_the_skin\" title=\"Does a dog bite have to break the skin?\">Does a dog bite have to break the skin?<\/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\/quick-answer-what-happens-if-a-dog-bites-your-finger\/#How_long_does_it_take_for_a_finger_to_heal_from_a_dog_bite\" title=\"How long does it take for a finger to heal from a dog bite?\">How long does it take for a finger to heal 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-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/quick-answer-what-happens-if-a-dog-bites-your-finger\/#How_painful_is_a_dog_bite\" title=\"How painful is a dog bite?\">How painful is a dog bite?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quick_Answer_What_happens_if_a_dog_bites_your_finger\"><\/span>Quick Answer: What happens if a dog bites your finger?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<div id=\"cnt_rb_271118\" class=\"cnt32_rl_bg_str\" data-id=\"271118\"><span style=\"font-family: var(--global-body-font-family);\">What are the symptoms of an animal bite to the finger? Most animal bites to your finger won\u2019t cause symptoms other than swelling, redness, or pain. If the bite doesn\u2019t break the skin, your chances of developing serious health complications are low. Infection is more likely to happen when your skin is broken.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"what-should-i-do-if-my-dog-bites-my-finger\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_I_do_if_my_dog_bites_my_finger\"><\/span>What should I do if my dog bites my finger?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If a dog bites you, take these steps right away:<\/p>\n<ol>\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<\/ol>\n<h2 id=\"what-to-do-if-your-dog-bites-you-and-breaks\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_do_if_your_dog_bites_you_and_breaks_the_skin\"><\/span>What to do if your dog bites you and breaks the skin?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Treatment steps<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Wash the wound with soap and warm water.<\/li>\n<li>Gently press a clean cloth over the wound to stop the flow of blood.<\/li>\n<li>Apply an antibacterial ointment to the wound.<\/li>\n<li>Cover with a sterile bandage.<\/li>\n<li>Watch for signs of infection.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-4\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\"><!-- \u0420\u0435\u043a\u043b \u0432 \u0441\u0442\u0430\u0442\u044c\u0435 1 --><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"can-you-lose-a-finger-from-a-dog-bite\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_lose_a_finger_from_a_dog_bite\"><\/span>Can you lose a finger from a dog bite?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Some of today\u2019s larger, domesticated dogs have jaw strength equal to 200 pounds of pressure per square inch. That is easily enough \u201cbite power\u201d to sever or permanently damage a human finger\u2014especially the finger of a child.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/tH_dgEva_2E\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"why-does-my-finger-swell-after-a-dog-bite\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_finger_swell_after_a_dog_bite\"><\/span>Why does my finger swell after a dog bite?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Swelling, redness, or pain that lasts more than 24 hours from an animal bite could be a sign of an infection that could lead to more serious complications. See a qualified medical professional as soon as possible to get the bite checked out if pus is draining from your wound.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-should-you-watch-after-a-dog-bite\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_you_watch_after_a_dog_bite\"><\/span>What should you watch after a dog bite?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Signs and Symptoms of Capnocytophaga Infection<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Blisters around the bite wound within hours of the bite.<\/li>\n<li>Redness, swelling, draining pus, or pain at the bite wound.<\/li>\n<li>Fever.<\/li>\n<li>Diarrhea and\/or stomach pain.<\/li>\n<li>Vomiting.<\/li>\n<li>Headache and\/or confusion.<\/li>\n<li>Muscle or joint pain.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"do-i-need-to-go-to-the-doctor-if-my-dog-bit\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_I_need_to_go_to_the_doctor_if_my_dog_bit_me\"><\/span>Do I need to go to the doctor if my dog bit me?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Although you can provide first aid for a dog bite at home, it\u2019s very important to see a doctor, especially if an unfamiliar dog bit you, the bite is deep, you can\u2019t stop the bleeding, or there are any signs of infection (redness, swelling, warmth, pus).<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-is-considered-a-serious-dog-bite\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_considered_a_serious_dog_bite\"><\/span>What is considered a serious dog bite?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Level 4: the dog bites once with punctures deeper than the length of the canine (the dog bit and clamped down) or the bite produces slashes in both directions from the puncture which indicates that the dog bit and shook his head. This type of bite is very serious.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/q7mvqwwgVJk\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"do-you-need-tetanus-shot-for-dog-bite\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_you_need_tetanus_shot_for_dog_bite\"><\/span>Do you need tetanus shot for dog bite?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While there are no statistics on how many cases of tetanus have passed from dogs to humans, and tetanus is rare in dogs, there is still a chance that a dog bite can transmit tetanus to humans. A dirty wound presents a higher risk, but your doctor is likely to order a tetanus shot for any bite that has broken the skin.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"should-i-put-my-dog-down-if-he-bites-me\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_put_my_dog_down_if_he_bites_me\"><\/span>Should I put my dog down if he bites me?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most dogs who bite will not need to be euthanized, but each situation is different and the decision is made on a case-by-case basis. If you\u2019ve noticed signs of aggression, NOW is the time to work with a qualified animal behaviorist to give you the best chance of avoiding a tragic incident.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-does-infected-dog-bite-look-like\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_infected_dog_bite_look_like\"><\/span>What does infected dog bite look like?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Symptoms that may indicate infection include: swelling, redness, or pain that lasts more than 24 hours. pus that drains from your bite or wound. red streaks that run up your hand and arm.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-is-the-symptoms-of-dog-bite\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_symptoms_of_dog_bite\"><\/span>What is the symptoms of dog bite?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What Are the Symptoms of an Animal Bite?<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>localized redness around your wound.<\/li>\n<li>warmth around the bite area.<\/li>\n<li>red streaks leading away from the bite.<\/li>\n<li>a fever.<\/li>\n<li>pus.<\/li>\n<li>swelling.<\/li>\n<li>pain.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/VUhjepUxnUU\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"does-a-dog-bite-have-to-break-the-skin\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_a_dog_bite_have_to_break_the_skin\"><\/span>Does a dog bite have to break the skin?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Even when a bite doesn\u2019t break your skin, there is a potential for injury. A bite could lead to crushing or tearing even if infection isn\u2019t likely. For example, if a dog bites down on you and you\u2019re wearing a coat, your skin might not break. You could still suffer from a broken bone or torn ligaments, though.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-long-does-it-take-for-a-finger-to-heal\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_for_a_finger_to_heal_from_a_dog_bite\"><\/span>How long does it take for a finger to heal from a dog bite?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>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. The doctor has checked you carefully, but problems can develop later.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-painful-is-a-dog-bite\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_painful_is_a_dog_bite\"><\/span>How painful is a dog bite?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dog bite injuries are also unique in that they may simply be painful puncture and laceration wounds, or they may instead be far more serious. Besides broken bones, nerve damage can occur, as well as deformity and disability, and even severe infections that can cause death.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Quick Answer: What happens if a dog bites your finger?What should I do if my dog bites my finger?What to do if your dog bites you and breaks the skin?Can you lose a finger from a dog bite?Why does my finger swell after a dog bite?What should you watch after a dog&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"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":[619],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4932"}],"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=4932"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4932\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":66945,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4932\/revisions\/66945"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4932"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4932"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4932"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}