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Is Bacitracin Ointment Sufficient To Treat Dog Bite?

Our dog bit my thumb 2 days ago when we took her to the vet. I got 2 puncture wounds, but they were not so deep. The dog is updated with her rabies vaccine and I am updated on my tetanus shot as well. I cleaned the wound very well and put Bacitracin oitnment on it and bandage. It still hurts today and sometimes would feel warm each time I take off the bandage.
Mon, 29 Sep 2014
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Hello,
Thank you for your contact to health care magic. I understand your concern. If I am your doctor I suggest you it is good that you and doggy both are updated with shots. Only bacitracin won't help you. Also maintain regular dressing with betadine ointment. If the bite wound is to deep there is need to take the metronidazole tablet to cover up the anaerobic infection.
I will be happy to answer your further concern
You can contact me.
Dr Arun Tank. Infectious disease specialist.
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Is Bacitracin Ointment Sufficient To Treat Dog Bite?

Hello, Thank you for your contact to health care magic. I understand your concern. If I am your doctor I suggest you it is good that you and doggy both are updated with shots. Only bacitracin won t help you. Also maintain regular dressing with betadine ointment. If the bite wound is to deep there is need to take the metronidazole tablet to cover up the anaerobic infection. I will be happy to answer your further concern You can contact me. Dr Arun Tank. Infectious disease specialist. Thank you.