I got bit by a dog. What are some of the symptoms I might have if the dog has rabies.?

Answer 1

Most people first develop symptoms of pain, tingling, or itching shooting from the bite site, fevers, chills, fatigue, muscle aches, and irritability.
Gradually, you will become extremely ill, developing a variety of symptoms, including high fever, confusion, agitation, seizures, coma, and eventually death.
You MUST find out if the dog has been vaccinated, the police can help you. And you MUST get to an Emergency Department NOW!

Answer 2

A short period of mental depression,
Restlessness,
Abnormal sensations such as itching around the site of
Headache,
Fever,
Tiredness,
Nausea,
Sore throat, or
Loss of appetite.
Stiff muscles,
Dilation (enlargement) of pupils of the eye,
Increased production of saliva, and
Unusual sensitivity to sound, light, and changes of temperature. >>>>>>>BUT>>>>>
1. Do not wait until you have symptoms
2. Get the wound treated by an MD [health provider]
3. You may require antibiotics.
4. Call the police and identify the dog.
5. Find out if the dog has had it's rabies shot.
6. If the dog has not had a shot go back to the MD and tell him what happened.
7. You will be inoculated against rabies.
8. Present the owner with all the bills.

Answer 3

I hope you realize that "Rabies" is fatal. As in you could die cause it will eat your brain. (Seriously) The dog that bit you could be tested, then you'd know. However if the dog is not available you will need to undergo a series of shots the make sure you are not at risk. Get the dog that bit you and get to the doctor ASAP. You could die by the time you have symptoms. Didn't you see Old Yeller?

Answer 4

Frist,did you report this to the police? Was it your fault? Is this dog going to bite someone again? Has the dog had all it's shots? These are the questions you need to be asking first. Now if you want the symptoms for rabies,use the internet.

Answer 5

If it was a stray dog, dont take the risk..go for the injections immediately. If it was a friends or neighbours dog and one which is been taken to the vet regularly, just check whether the dog is showing any symptoms as foaming of the mouth. Otherwise, it should be fine. If the bite wound is skin deep make sure that you take a tetanus shot atleast! Good health!

Answer 6

Well if you got bit more than 3 days ago and dog IS positive for rabies, you're in trouble. Almost always 100% fatal after it gets past the 3 days stage of incubation.

Answer 7

The first symptoms of rabies may be non-specific flu like signs- malaise, fever , headache which could last up to 4 days. There maybe discomfort at the site of the exposure which could progress within days into cerebral dysfuntion..anxiety ,,,confusion,,,agitation..and delirium,abnormal behavior, hallucinations and insomnia. A rabies bite if not treated could be fatal

Answer 8

Oh dear......well, if you are in the process of contrcting rabies from a dog bite you may not know for acouple of weeks. Then you may start running a fever, hallucinations, feeling lethargic behaving in an odd manner etc etc. If you got bit by an unknown dog you need to talk to the owner. If the owner if uncooperative then call the ani,mal control officer in your area and they will handle it.

Answer 9

where is the dog?your gonna need to know if its shots are up to date. if they are not then he needs to be watched for a few days at a vets i think maybe the spca.if the dog shots are not up or you cant find the dog you need to get a set of shots to make sure you dont get rabies it is very painful it curves your spine and will kill you so take it serously.dont wait go to docs or call the er and find out how soon you need those shots

Answer 10

Click on the link, it lists symptoms in dogs and then in humans. I hope you reported this. Generally the dog will be picked up and then monitored. It is important you see a doctor and see what they would recommend. Another concern would be general infection stemming from the bite if it is not cared for properly. Take care of yourself!