my son got bit by my 2mth old puppy that has not yet gotten his rebies shot. I also notice that the bite is a like a little bump. should i be worried that the bite could be infected.
2006-10-01 18:39:49 · 10 answers · asked by erojas123456 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
First of all, don't get hysterical, rabies are actually quite rare. The odds are greatly in your favor. Did the bite break the skin? If not, there is little likelyhood of any infection. If the skin was broken, is it red and getting larger? This is a sign of an infection, and should be treated by a doctor. He will need to report the dog bite to the health department, and they will require that the puppy be quarentined or possibly euthanized and tested for rabies.
2006-10-02 08:30:35 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
To begin with - to folks like Angela and "my loved ones is getting a dog" your solutions are variety of ridiculous and it's on account that of humans together with your ignorant educate of notion involving APBT that there are these ridiculous BSL! Pit Bulls are not these "detrimental" crazy puppies that can not be round youngsters. Relatively the reverse in reality. If you take some time to instruct them and discipline them they are best family pets. If you don't instruct your puppies then ANY canine can believe it is the alpha and bite at kids or other folks. In that admire even a Golden Retriever could be damaging to a little one. As others have mentioned, you need to discpline your dog. Sure the dog proper now consider it is enjoying but to hinder any future problems, you ought to tell the dog NO when it's nipping at your baby. When the pup is nipping supply it a stern NO and give it an acceptable chew toy, when the pup takes the toy praise it so it knows what is suitable in play and what is not. You are also going to ought to provide steering to your baby on what is deemed suited behaviour with the dog and what isn't.
2016-08-09 15:36:49 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to the er. and if you feel the need or if you feel compeled, call animal control and inform them of the bite. All they will do is monitor the puppy for symptoms of rabies (they won't kill it or anything) for about 2 days. if they don't have any concerns then they will just return the puppy to the owner or whoever. Just atch the bitten area closely for a few days or until it goes away. FOLLOW YOUR MOTHERS INSTINCT!! do what you think is best. But whatever you do, please don't come down on the puppy, it is a baby itsself and you really should supervise your child with any animal even if its a harmless gerbil.
2006-10-01 19:51:13 · answer #3 · answered by christopher_austins_mom 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rabies is something that can be passed on to unborn pups, so if your worried get him checked out at the Doctors office. Puppies can get the 1st rabies shot until atleast a 6-7 months of age...
2006-10-01 18:48:23 · answer #4 · answered by back2skewl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would NOT worry if it looks to start getting infected then take your boy to the doctors I doubt a 2 month old puppy has rabies ...
... these things happen.. and please don't blame the puppy its a baby also
just be more watchful over their play in the future eh?
2006-10-01 19:03:25 · answer #5 · answered by MrsDave 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
initially - to human beings like Angela and "my kinfolk is getting a puppy" your solutions are variety of ridiculous and that's because of human beings along with your ignorant prepare of theory related to APBT that there are those ridiculous BSL! Pit Bulls at the prompt are not those "risky" loopy canines that would't be round childrens. quite the different surely. in case you make the attempt to coach them and self-discipline them they're tremendous kinfolk pets. in case you do not prepare your canines then ANY canines can imagine that's the alpha and chew at little ones or different individuals. In that respect even a Golden Retriever would nicely be risky to a toddler. As others have suggested, you opt to discpline your puppy. convinced the canines right this moment imagine it really is taking section in yet to dodge any destiny themes, you should inform the puppy NO even as it really is nipping at your toddler. even as the puppy is nipping supply it a stern NO and resources it an proper chew toy, even as the puppy takes the toy praise it so it knows what's proper in play and what's no longer. you're also going to ought to furnish training on your toddler on what's deemed proper behaviour with the canines and what's no longer.
2016-10-16 03:07:52 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to the emergency room, they may decide to give rabies shots and probably antibiotics so he doesn't get cellulitis. if the dog doesn't have rabies sometimes they will just take the dog in for observation. puppies can't even get a rabies vaccine until they are at least 4 months old.
2006-10-01 18:52:48 · answer #7 · answered by seriously shannon 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
clean out the wound
you should expect this from puppies and young children. The puppies are teething and kids like to handle and hold little puppies. They both are at the age where they need to be supervised.
2006-10-01 19:01:52 · answer #8 · answered by buddhaboy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the dog has not had a rabies shot, you need to take your son to the doctor ASAP!!!!!! Wash out the wound, put on anti bacteria cream and a band aid until you get to the doctor's office.
2006-10-01 18:43:12 · answer #9 · answered by Tracy S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Head to your nearest ER. Dog bites are nothing to play with.
2006-10-01 18:43:02 · answer #10 · answered by Classy Granny 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋