How Do You Take Care Of A Dog Bite?

You will need to call your family doctor if you have been bitten by a dog. This is especially true in cases of a bite on the head hand, or foot or the bite looks deep or gaping. You will need to gently wash the wound and the surrounding area with plain soap and water. Use a clean towel to keep pressure on the injured area in order to stop the bleeding. You will need to warp the wound in a sterile bandage.

In a bid to slow down the swelling and avert infection you will require keeping the injury raised such that it is above the heart level. It is in your best interest to report the dog bite to the appropriate authority such as the animal control office in the local community.

In general you would need to use an antibiotic ointment around the wound roughly twice a day until it heals completely.