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Bruise After A Dog Bite. Applied Alcohol. Need Treatment?
Hi, my dog bit my girlfriend just a few hours ago, when i look at it,it did not bleed but i saw a large bruises and a red dot look like it came from the teeth of my dog so i told her to wash it and put alcohol to test if its a open wound or not but she didn t feel anything so i tried to push the bruise to open for the blood to came out, im just worried about my gf, plss i need ur answer tnx =)
Hello Dear and thanks
Just relax and follow the following steps to get treated:
1. Wash the wound properly with water or antiseptic solution.(Which you have already done)
2. Take Tetanus Toxid injection within 24 hrs of injury.
3. Rabiesvaccination is must if not taken before.
4. Proper care of wound is need with antiseptic creams or oral antibiotic to protect the wound from any kind of infection. Wash the wound daily with antiseptic solution
5. Do not try to squeeze or do any experiment with the wound. Let it heal by natural process.
Hope this will help you.
Best Wishes
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Bruise After A Dog Bite. Applied Alcohol. Need Treatment?
Hello Dear and thanks Just relax and follow the following steps to get treated: 1. Wash the wound properly with water or antiseptic solution.(Which you have already done) 2. Take Tetanus Toxid injection within 24 hrs of injury. 3. Rabies vaccination is must if not taken before. 4. Proper care of wound is need with antiseptic creams or oral antibiotic to protect the wound from any kind of infection. Wash the wound daily with antiseptic solution 5. Do not try to squeeze or do any experiment with the wound. Let it heal by natural process. Hope this will help you. Best Wishes