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What should I do to my dog if it bites me?

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Created: 2022-03-23 04:48:13

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If a dog bites you, take these steps right away: Wash the wound. . Slow the bleeding with a clean cloth. Apply over-the counter antibiotic cream if you have it. Wrap the wound in a sterile bandage. Keep the wound bandaged and see your doctor. Change the bandage several times a day once your doctor has examined the wound.


What should I do when my dog bites me?

Don't delay, if your dog bites someone, take the following steps:1Remain calm.2Confine your dog to a crate or another room.3Help the bite victim wash the wound thoroughly with warm, soapy water.4Be courteous and sympathetic to the bite victim. ... 5Contact a medical professional for the bite victim.Reasons Why Dogs Bite and How to Stop It - The Spruce Pets

Should I punish my dog if she bites me?

You should NOT punish a dog for biting. This method may also teach the dog not to give a warning prior to the bite. It certainly doesn't do anything to minimize the dog's stressors.

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