Dog Bite

In most cases, a dog bite will be nearly healed within 10 days following the animal attack. However, deeper bites will take longer and necessitate initial medical care, such as stitches. Keep an eye out for excessive redness when a dog bite heals.

Some Indian research has revealed a list of restrictions the victims adhere to, including avoiding foods like potatoes, milk, coriander, dhal, spicy meals, tomatoes, and meat.

Most dog bites are minor and local wound. To prevent infection in any wound it require antibiotics for minor wound topical antibiotic and if wound infection is severe it require systemic antibiotics to recover.

The recommended Dog Bite Treatment is amoxicillin-clavulanate potassium (Augmentin). Except for children under the age of eight and pregnant women, doxycycline (Vibramycin) is a suitable substitute for people who are allergic to penicillin.