Things You'll Need:
- Dog Bite
- Name of dogs owner
- Antiseptic cream
- Water
- Bandages
- Phone
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Step 1
Initial Cleaning
The first thing to do after being bitten by a dog is obviously to get inside and away from the offending dog. Initially you should also wash the wound with soap and water in order to keep it clean. If the wound is particularly deep then you might need to tie a tourniquet around the affected area to slow the bleeding first. -
Step 2
Wrapping the Wound
After the wound is clean and the bleeding has stopped, the next thing to do is to wrap the wound. Firstly apply antiseptic cream to the wound in order to prevent infection, and then apply a sterile dressing. On top of this wrap around a bandage to keep the dressing in place. -
Step 3
Seeking Medical Treatment
If the dog that bit you is a stray and you don't know where it has come from, then seeking medical attention in case of rabies us essential. Although the chances are low of being bitten by a rabid dog, the effects are fatal if not treated.
Similarly if the dog bite is very deep or wont stop bleeding them medical treatment should be sought. -
Step 4
Report the Incident
If the dog is known to you, then the next step should be to report the situation to the local municipalities. This is sometimes done in conjunction with the doctor who treats the wounds if they are significant, but if not then you should do it. -
Step 5
Going from There
Depending on the circumstances of the incident, you may have cause to sue the owner of the dog, and may also legally be allowed to request that the dog be put down. The particulars of the incident will affect this, but if you were not on the owners land and the dog was loose, then you can generally have the dog destroyed if you have been seriously injured by it.
Comments
GalenaFaolan said
on 11/16/2009 Very good advice! 5*
GalenaFaolan said
on 11/16/2009 Very good advice! 5*
GalenaFaolan said
on 11/16/2009 Very good advice! 5*