Guides to treat a Dog Bite

More than 4 million Americans are bitten by dogs each year; about 750,000 cases are severe enough to require medical attention.

Do’s and don’ts for a child to be taught about dogs

>Do not approach an unfamiliar dog.
>Do not run from a dog and scream.
>Remain motionless (e.g., "be still like a tree") when approached by an unfamiliar dog.
>If knocked over by a dog, roll into a ball and lie still (e.g., "be still like a log").
>Do not play with a dog unless supervised by an adult.
>Immediately report stray dogs or dogs displaying unusual behavior to an adult.
>Avoid direct eye contact with a dog.
>Do not disturb a dog which is sleeping, eating, or caring for puppies.
>Do not pet a dog without allowing it to see and sniff you first.
>If bitten, immediately show the bite to an adult.

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Treating Dog Bites and Cat Scratches

Stop any bleeding.

Try to capture the animal, or if it's someone's pet, get the name and address of the owner.

Wash the wound for five full minutes.

Stop bleeding from minor cuts and scratches by adding direct pressure with a clean cloth.

Bandage the woundwith sterile gauze and see a doctor the same day.

If the injured person has not had a tetanus shot within the past eight years, make sure a physician administers the shot immediately.

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Steps from wikiHow

Clean the wound immediately with soap and water, rubbing alcohol or hydrogen peroxide.
Put pressure on the wound to stop bleeding.
Hold the wound above your heart if the bite is on your hand or arm.
Place a clean bandage over the wound.
Assess the wound for signs of infection
Get a tetanus shot if your primary series is incomplete or if more than five years have elapsed since your last shot.
Determine the rabies vaccine status of the dog.

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