Health Tip: Treating a Dog Bite

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Whether you are bitten by your dog or an unknown one, you must treat the wound without delay.

Immediate treatment reduces your risk of infection, says Cleveland Clinic.

To treat a dog bite, the clinic suggests:

• Press on the wound gently to flush out bacteria.
• Wash the wound with soap and water.
• Slow bleeding with a clean cloth.
• Apply an over-the-counter antibiotic cream.
• Wrap the wound in a sterile bandage, and change it at least daily.
• Watch for signs of infection.
• See a doctor.

Source: HealthDay

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