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Finger Got Stuck To A Needle Used For Diabetic Dog Insulin. Any Complications?
Question: my wife stuck her finger with a needle that was used to give our diabetic dog insulin
Is there anything to worry about
Is there anything to worry about
Hello, I would be happy to help you with your question.
Given that there are no significant diseases that travel between dog and human, as far as infectious concerns like blood-borne diseases that can transmit, there is no concern.
When there is a break in the skin, though, there is always the possibility of a skin infection, often involving the bacteria already on our skin.
The best thing she can do is thoroughly wash the area, apply some neosporin, and put a band-aid over the site. If any redness starts developing that spreads out from the puncture site, then she will need to be seen.
I hope this helps!
Given that there are no significant diseases that travel between dog and human, as far as infectious concerns like blood-borne diseases that can transmit, there is no concern.
When there is a break in the skin, though, there is always the possibility of a skin infection, often involving the bacteria already on our skin.
The best thing she can do is thoroughly wash the area, apply some neosporin, and put a band-aid over the site. If any redness starts developing that spreads out from the puncture site, then she will need to be seen.
I hope this helps!
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