Precautions For A Dog Bite
A dog bite is very dangerous. Dog bite causes Rabies, a dangerous disease that can lead to one’s death. A Dog may bite due to a lot of reasons, from a puppy in the teething stage nipping you to an attack by a strange dog on the street.
When a dog bites, there are certain steps to take, but what to do depends upon the circumstances and severity of the injury.
Dog bites are most common more than 90% of all animal bites. The Injuries due to dog bites may involve structures deep beneath the skin including muscles, bones, nerves, and blood vessels.
Dog bites causes Infections, including tetanus and rabies, need to be considered.
Wound cleaning decreases the risk of infection.
When the dog bites, the victim needs to be taken to a safe place away from the dog to prevent further attack and injury. The wounds should be kept elevated and wash the wound under the tap water flow.
Its better to know the information about the dog and its vaccines from the dog’s owner. Know about the dog’s rabies immunization status.