My "mother in law" threw her mini pincher a bone while my baby was playing with him. After he bit my son she told me that he was fine, but itook him to the ER b/c the dog broke the skin. The hospital seemedtobe overwhelmed and basically gave me some antibotics for three days and told me to wash his hands good until it heals. They ask if the dog had his shot and I said yes, but I just found out the dog belonogs to her son who seems to do little for the dog. I am just going to assume he has no shots, what do i do now? What will my son have to go through now?
2006-06-19 01:17:57 · 11 answers · asked by nene 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
Take him back to the ER, let them know that now you are not so sure it had it shots. They will know what to do from there. This is your baby and can not be replaced, don't let anybody stand in your way of being sure he is well taken care of. Good Luck!
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2006-06-19 02:37:42 · answer #1 · answered by mikemadie 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Call your local animal control and they'll come pick up the dog. They'll keep him in quarrantine for 10 days to make sure he's not rabid or otherwise sick. If he's healthy, they'll probably release him back to his owner.
If I were you, I'd suggest you ahve the dog destroyed. No dog that snaps (whether a bone is thrown at him or not) and bites a child should live. Then again, I'm kind of biased...I don't generally like dogs to begin with. Seriously though, the dog BIT a child. Which is more important...your child's life or the dog's? What happens if he bites her again, only this time it's on the face or her neck?
2006-06-19 04:15:39 · answer #2 · answered by brevejunkie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, of course they worry about rabbies. I don't know that I would "assume" anything. Assuming can be a dangerous way to handle situations sometimes. Try to find out about the shots. If not, the child will need rabbies treatment or the dog may need to be held until they can make sure he's ok. The thing you need to remember, the rabbies treatment isn't as bad as it used to be. A long time ago, it was horrible being treated but things are different now.
2006-06-19 01:21:20 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Always assume all dogs had no shots! And the Dr should be able to treat your son as the dog had no shots. Your son should be fine, because when you get bit by dogs that had no shots withn couple hours your hands would be verrrry swollen.
2006-06-19 01:23:54 · answer #4 · answered by tonygayles 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take your son back to the doctor and tell him that you suspect the dog in question might not have had its shots. Your son might need to be vaccinated for rabies, which involves several shots.
2006-06-19 01:21:54 · answer #5 · answered by Blue Jean 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nothing, because your going to follow the prescribed treatment of antibiotics and keeping the area clean. Kids are really resilient and he will be just fine in a few days. Best wishes
2006-06-19 01:23:02 · answer #6 · answered by colorist 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to get that dog tested for rabies. If he doesn't have rabies then you need to get your son to the ER and tell them about it. If he dosn't then just keep doing what you are doing to clean the bite.
2006-06-19 01:23:00 · answer #7 · answered by rkroxmysox915 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
first get a blood test even though he is only 2. see what the doctor says and do what they say. ask for the shot records of the dog. i wish you and your son good luck. he is in my prayers.
2006-06-19 01:29:01 · answer #8 · answered by iEatMonstersForBreakfast 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
call your sons docter and tell them he was seen in the er and that you thought the dog had its shots but you found out the dog didnt have them and ask your docter what they wanna do or what
2006-06-19 04:25:48 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take him for a rabies test quickly!
2006-06-19 01:24:15 · answer #10 · answered by angelpockets 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋