what could possibly worse happen if my dog scratched me when i was trying to give a bath?He scratched my feet with his nails and broke my skin about 2 inches long but not a very deep cut.He got all the necessery shots.So am i in good shape???
2006-12-05 02:17:50 · 20 answers · asked by The_man82 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
You are fine. Clean the cut with alcohol or non-scented antibacterial soap if you have any, but really, any regular soap should do. If its bad enough - after 24 hours, you can put some neosporin or bactraban on it.
Because of the potential for dirt being on your dog's nails - make sure you have had a tetinus shot within the past 10 years. Tetinus is found in the soil, and although its only a remote problem, be sure you have had your shot.
2006-12-05 02:29:22 · answer #1 · answered by nolank270 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You'll survive! Dogs are dirty creatures, so you may want to give the scratch a little wash to avoid any bacteria or dirt from his nails getting under your skin. But unless you start seeing some crazy symptoms that merit a visit to the doctor, I wouldn't worry about it.
2006-12-05 02:54:42 · answer #2 · answered by mlle-fantine 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The shots protect him and you from dog diseases. You are in danger from bacteria in your dog's feet, attached to them by walking in the streets, mud, crap, etc, bacteria on your skin getting in, etc. You need to clean the wound and disinfect it with betadine, and a doctor would tell you to get a tetanus shot and take antibiotics for 4 days as a precaution. Most probably you'll be fine even if you just wash the wound with water and soap, but I am telling you waht the full measures are, because you can't know what your dog had stepped on.
2006-12-05 02:45:01 · answer #3 · answered by cpinatsi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will be fine, just keep it clean. Dogs scratches and cat our different. Dogs do not use litter box's so no poo under the nails. This causes the cat scratch fever. No such things in dogs. None of my scratches from a dog ever scard either....
Have a great day!
2006-12-05 02:23:59 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm sorry, but I can't believe you asked that...
Would you ask that if your sister or child or a tree branch scratched you?
It is a scratch from a known source that you know is up to date on immunizations and is a well care for animal (we hope since it is your dog).
It is a scratch not a mauling. If it hurts, put neosporin plus on it cover it up and go do whatever it is you do all day.
2006-12-05 02:29:29 · answer #5 · answered by Young Lady in an old body 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2016-10-14 01:33:52 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just make sure you clean the wound and let it heal you will be fine and take you dog for a walk to file them nails down or treat him to a day at the doggy spa where he can have his nails cut and a pamper bath
2006-12-05 02:34:11 · answer #7 · answered by upyafartpipe 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had the same thing happen when my Border Collie was still really little and had those sharp little puppy nails! You'll be fine, might be a little sore, but fine.
2006-12-05 02:27:23 · answer #8 · answered by Shadow's Melon 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your in good shape, just treat it the same as you would any scratch you would get. I've been through the same thing, with my Saint Bernard!
2006-12-05 02:54:59 · answer #9 · answered by Abby 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will be fine i have 3 dogs they scratch me all the time and they don't have all there shots you will be fine.
2006-12-05 02:39:30 · answer #10 · answered by Alyssia V 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋