Very often it is possible to meet a situation where a person after an attack cannot figure out what to do or does not know how to prevent a dog’s bite. All this must be known before an incident of this kind occurs.
Dog bite. Treatment
If a dog's bite has already happened, it is first of all very important to follow the standard care instructions. First you need to flush the wound, even though the bite may seem small. Since the saliva of the animal contains a huge number of bacteria, the wound must be rid of the risk of infection. To do this, substitute the affected area under running water (for example, from a tap). The wound does not need to be immediately treated with antiseptics, as this can extend the healing time. After the bite is disinfected, sterile tissue (for example, a special bandage bandage) must be applied to it. If the wound is very deep, you need to contact the doctors.
Further care for the wound is carried out by a medical officer in the nearest emergency room. If the skin is too damaged, it must be removed, otherwise the infection will spread further.
If several hours have passed after infection, the wound should not be sutured , as this causes serious complications. To begin with, a sterile dressing is applied to it for complete disinfection. To prevent the infection from further developing, doctors prescribe various antibiotics (for very deep or puncture wounds). Antibiotics can also be prescribed in other cases: if the patient is sick with AIDS, diabetes, he is on a rehabilitation chemical course. Also, a dog's bite is treated with various vaccinations (for example, tetanus vaccination).
If the dog’s bite occurred through negligence, you need to carefully monitor the wound and consult a doctor immediately after the incident. Symptoms after this may be different. Firstly, there is pain around the wound. Secondly, inflammation can be observed around the bite. Further, fever may rise, chills and other symptoms may occur. When you see these signs, you should definitely consult a doctor.
Dog bite. Effects
If a dog bites you, the consequences of a bite can be very different. Since she has a lot of bacteria in her mouth, the risk of infection is maximum. Also, from a psychological point of view, there is an opinion that a person bites a dog’s bite unconsciously for a lifetime. The first symptom is weakness in the whole body, the victim becomes exhausted. He is thrown into the heat at the sight of the next dog.
How to prevent
Following a certain procedure, when a dog sees it, its bite can be prevented.
The animal must be constantly monitored. It may not take your eyes off you, which means intense aggression. First you need to stay calm and not run, not to wave your arms, not to show any concern on your part. Turning sideways, you need to monitor the dog with lateral vision. In this case, she understands that you do not wish her harm. Also, the dog should not be behind you, otherwise it may rush.
During contact with her, it is necessary to use a calming tone and slowly back out. If the dog is with the owner, you need to calmly ask him to withdraw his pet.
If you are attacked by a small dog, then dealing with it is much easier. Need to put your left foot. And before the dog jumps, raise your hand up. The dog should jump on hand. At this point, it must be kicked. The most effective strike comes in the occipital or chin area.
Unfamiliar animals should always be avoided. If you are in a place where a large flock of dogs is constantly gathering, it is recommended to carry some kind of defensive object with you.