A person can get rabies if bit by a rabid dog. Otherwise, you just get a scar.
2006-06-26 16:39:11
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answered by T4Toyin 4
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If the dog has an infectious disease (like rabies) it can be transmitted in a bite; this is extremely rare!! Extremely rare!! But you must ensure the dog is properly vaccinated, if the dog is unknown to you, you should take preventative measures and get your rabies antivenom shots.
If the dog is known to you and doesn't have rabies then there is a risk of bacterial infection, although this is smaller than if you are bitten by a cat. This can be counteracted by going to the doctor for prophylactic antibiotics or you can simply clean the wound and see how it progresses. The deeper the wound the more likely you are to get an infection, a surface wound/scratch tends to not harbour nasty bugs as well as deep wounds.
Other than that, the tissue trauma and the damage to underlying structures should be considered.
Deep dog bites should be well cleaned and looked at by a physician. Superficial bites should be well cleaned, going to the doctor is optional but should the area become swollen or begin to discharge etc... go to the doctor.
For unprovoked full on attacks, go to the hospital and get your rabies if the dogs history is unknown.
2006-06-26 18:10:05
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answered by doolittle 3
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Unfortunately, a dog bite can have severe affects on a human or animal body, such as rabies. You first need to find out if the dog has had rabies shots as a matter of fact- you should see if the dog had all his shots! Have it checked out by a physician.
2006-06-26 16:38:49
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answered by Jeffrey! 1
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It can hurt. If the teeth penetrated the skin (the wound will probably bleed, or you can see small holes), there's a chance of getting rabies. A dog bite to the throat, if it punctures the jugular, can instantly kill you. Have the doctor check the bite out anyway quick. If you spot rabies early, a series of vaccinations can cure it.
2006-06-26 16:39:08
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answered by demon_card99 4
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it depends on ur dog. U will have to get a tetnis shot if the dog has not rececived a tetanus shot it self. You may also recieve rabbis. And of course you will get a flesh wound.
2006-06-26 17:03:05
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answered by Anonymous
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Depends on how deep it is and whether or not the dog has been properly immunized, and whether or not the dog carries infectious disease.
2006-06-26 16:38:46
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answered by Anonymous
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It should make you mad enough to kill it.
Grab the mutt by the jaw. You can get a good firm grip by inserting your fingers behing the molars.
Then, whale away on that beast. Show him who is boss.
2006-06-26 16:39:31
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answered by Jake 4
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rabies ect Hurt really bad
2006-06-26 16:42:23
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answered by Anonymous
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bring upon pain
2006-06-26 16:39:08
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answered by jabby 1
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rabbis
2006-06-26 16:38:28
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answered by Anonymous
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