What to do after a dog is bitten?

How to treat dog bites

1. Timely and reasonable wound cleaning

Do not stop the bleeding at the first time after being bitten, let the dirty blood flow out as much as possible before cleaning the wound, use soapy water to clean, if you have hydrogen peroxide at home, it is best to use hydrogen peroxide, the cleaning process must be careful, the cleaning time should not be too short, to ensure that the wound is clean Clean up.

2. Use anti-inflammatory powder

After cleaning and disinfection, sprinkle anti-inflammatory powder on the wound to cover the wound completely, which is good for wound recovery. Then wrap it with the medical absorbent cotton you bought, and then wrap it with gauze.

3. Vaccinations and antibiotics

After the initial treatment, it should be taken to the pet store for further treatment, especially the vaccine injection. Experts suggest that the injection should be made within 24 hours to prevent rabies virus infection. For serious injuries, it is recommended to inject antibiotics to prevent wound inflammation and infection.

4. Supplement nutrition and pay attention to the dog's rest

At this time, we should also pay attention to the nutrition of the dog, so that it will get better faster. The owner can buy some pork or chicken and carrots, which are high in vitamins, to supplement nutrition for dogs.

5. Moderate amount of outdoor exercise and recovery training

With the gradual recovery of the dog, the owner should lead the dog to do appropriate activities outdoors. Outdoor exercise can help speed up the healing of the wound, but remember that the exercise should not be too intense or excessive. The psychological recovery of the dog is also very important. After the injury, the dog may feel timid. The owner should encourage the dog in words and actions.