i got bit by a dog but the dog's tooth did not penetrate inside my skin and blood also did not ooze out.but the blood got clotted inside the skin.so should i consult a doctor please help me
2007-06-09 21:45:13 · 13 answers · asked by kai 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
if the skin isnt broken there is no need to worry
2007-06-09 21:51:20 · answer #1 · answered by dumplingmuffin 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you are a child then go to your parents and let them decide. If you are an adult, then I would just pop the blister and keep it clean.
If a bite breaks the skin, and it's your dog that you know is vaccinated then you don't need to see a doctor unless you need some sort of medical follow-up like antibiotics or stitches. If it is a strange dog, then it's best to go to a doctor so the dog can be confined to watch for rabies. Rabies in dogs in the US is extremely rare. The chances of getting rabies from a dogbite is really small even with a stray dog.
2007-06-10 04:59:10 · answer #2 · answered by mama woof 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is no need to worry. Just ice it. The skin wasn't broken so no bacteria from the dogs mouth got in. Its just like a blood blister. You will be ok.
2007-06-10 08:55:07 · answer #3 · answered by SamiiLynn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it's not that big of a deal! Gosh, get over it! My cousin was only five when she got bit by a dog and blood was oozing big time.
2007-06-10 04:55:42 · answer #4 · answered by Take it From Me 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are not bleeding (but have an internal wound), I think it would be ok. As long as the dog did not penetrate your skin, you don't have to worry about contracting any diseases from the dog.
2007-06-10 05:06:14 · answer #5 · answered by *purplelicious* 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure dog has had its shots and if it didn't break the skin you will be okay just bruised and a little sore hope you feel better soon
2007-06-14 03:36:00 · answer #6 · answered by Pattie DeVoe 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yup.. U shud consult a doctor.. Get vaccinated by the anti-rabies injections.. And then, pray to God.. To heal ur bit.. God bless you..=)
2007-06-10 04:58:06 · answer #7 · answered by AnGeL RoCkStAr VIP 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wash the surface. Since the skin wasn't penetrated you are safe.
2007-06-10 04:56:54 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
i think you will be ok if the skin was not broken - its probaly just badly bruised get some witch hazel on it
2007-06-10 05:21:31 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will be just fine. If it swells, put a cold pack on it.
2007-06-10 05:07:26 · answer #10 · answered by Chetco 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋