Dog bite treatment

What’s supposed to look a dog bite treatment? If you have had an accident such as a dog bite, you should take care of it immediately. Because it is very important to reduce the risk of bacterial infection. In some cases, when a dog bite occurs, people manage to repair the injury themselves. When the situation is more serious, do not ignore emergency help to determine the seriousness of the situation you are in.

Regardless of whether you were bitten by your own dog, someone else’s dog or a street dog. If you cannot drive yourself to the doctor, call friends or family for help. In the following text, we give you some tips to prevent more serious problems.

Do you know if the dog that bit you was vaccinated?

When such an unfortunate situation happens, the first thing you should do is move away from the dog to a safe place. So that it does not attack you again. After you have moved away from the threat and additional danger, it is very important to check whether the dog is vaccinated. If the owner is nearby, try to get this information from him immediately. If you know whose dog it is but the owner is not there, contact the owner immediately to inquire about the information you are interested in. It is very important to find out whether the dog is vaccinated or not. After that, further steps follow.

What is dog bite infection and how to treat that? Check HERE.

A sign that you should seek medical attention

50% of dog bites can be successfully repaired at home. You can repair them yourself or with the help of friends and family. However, you have to be very careful. You should see a doctor if the following things are happening or have happened:

• The wound is large or very deep.
• The wound is located on the face, head or neck, hands, feet or genitals.
• Your injury hurts a lot, bleeds profusely, or both at the same time.
• The injured area is very swollen.
• The place where the dog bit you is very blue and deformed. And you do not feel the touch, or you feel tingling.
• It is difficult for you to move the injured area, which may indicate damage to muscles, joints, nerves or bones.

How can infection occur?

Like all other mammals, dogs have a lot of bacteria in their mouths that can cause dangerous infections. What increases the risk of infection?

• Bite site: hands, feet and genitals are the most susceptible places for infection.
• Medical problems: heart disease, diabetes, or health problems and medications that affect your immune system.
• Uncleaned wound in time.
• Closing the wound with stitches: Infection is more likely after the wound is closed.

What is dog bite infection and how to treat that?

It is important to constantly check the condition of the wound for 24 to 48 hours and monitor whether you have the following symptoms:

• Fever
• Severe pain
• Swelling
• Redness
• Suffering wound

If you notice any of these, call your doctor right away.

What to do if the wound is bleeding?

• Clean the wound and cover it with a clean cloth, press the wound with your hand and hold for 15 minutes.
• Moisten the material with clean water, as this will prevent blood absorption.
• When wrapping a wound with a bandage, do not wrap the bandage too tightly, as this can significantly affect circulation.

If the wound does not bleed?

When the wound is not bleeding, then rinse it with running clean water for 2 minutes, and then dry the wound with a sterile cloth.
Once done, cover the wound with a dry, sterile, non-stick dressing to prevent infection.
Check the area daily for signs of infection or increased pain that could lead to danger. Be careful.

How to treat a dog bite and what are the next steps? Check HERE.

Contacting a dog bite attorney

Nedim Ramic and Bajric & Ramic team of attorneys are here for you, and you should not hesitate to call us today for a free consultation. The time is of the esence. If you find these information above useful, but you have more questions regarding the subject, or you just need legal help straight forward, give us a call on 314 352 6800 and get free consultations today!