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Suggest Remedy For Swollen Thumb Due To Dog Bite

hi there, my mini poodle is injured and while trying to pick him up today I got a bite on my hand in the thumb area, there are 2 puncture wounds and one smaller cut at the base of the thumb, and my thumb is really swollen, what should i do, should I see a doctor or would this be expected with this type of bite?
Wed, 15 Jul 2015
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Hey, the important thing here is if your dog is vaccinated or not.

However as far as your wound is concerend, wash it gently with plain soap and water. And yes visit a doctor as soon as possible.

And according to vaccination status of your dog , you may need to get anti rabies vaccine.

Get well soon.
Have a nice day.
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Suggest Remedy For Swollen Thumb Due To Dog Bite

Hey, the important thing here is if your dog is vaccinated or not. However as far as your wound is concerend, wash it gently with plain soap and water. And yes visit a doctor as soon as possible. And according to vaccination status of your dog , you may need to get anti rabies vaccine. Get well soon. Have a nice day.