Dog attacks
Living in the city, one often encounters packs of stray dogs. Animals are not only carriers of infections, but also a source of threat, as they can attack people. It can end with injuries and even death. In the event of a dog attack, you should immediately seek medical help. The thing is that homeless animals can be carriers of rabies. And this is a deadly disease for people. Therefore, you need to know what to do if the dog has bitten.
Procedure
First of all, you need to rinse the wound. This is best done with warm soapy water for 10 minutes. If the bite is deep, then it must be cleaned with a jet of water. It is most convenient to use a syringe or catheter for this purpose. In no case do not stitch yourself and do not burn the bite!
But what if a
dog bites on the street? To begin with - do not panic. Bandage the bite site with improvised means and go to the nearest emergency room. They will help you treat the wound. The most important thing is to take a vaccination course
against rabies. It is not superfluous to tell the doctors the external data of the dog, its behavior, whether the collar was on the animal, etc. This will allow the veterinary services to find the animal and check for rabies.
Many people are afraid to take injections from this disease, as they are very painful. In fact, they are no longer made in the stomach. Most often, the patient is observed and treated at home. But in severe cases, when there are many wounds, as well as medical indications, a person is left in a hospital. After vaccination, you should try to stay calm.
Protection
It is not enough to know what to do if a dog has bitten. It is important to know how to protect yourself from it. After all, many of them are trying to kill. This is especially true of fighting breeds. Therefore, you must properly protect yourself in order to get rid of minimal injuries. If possible, climb a fence or tree. If you are standing in a vacant lot, look around for stones or sticks. Sometimes it’s enough just to wave. In case of attack, hit the dog in the nose - this is the most painful place. It is important not to run away from animals, as in predators this awakens the instinct of the hunter. If possible, stand with your back to the wall. If you have a bicycle, you can protect yourself with it.
Are pets with owners dangerous?
If a pet dog has bitten , what should I do? The algorithm is exactly the same: rinse the wound, make a bandage and go to the hospital. After you can write a statement to the police and bring the owner of the animal to justice. But even in this case, you can find a positive side: the probability of catching rabies and other infections from a domestic dog is very small.
Conclusion
It is important for every person to know what to do if a dog bites. Do not neglect the study of information about self-defense. First of all, you should try to avoid encounters with stray dogs. It is especially worth avoiding flocks of animals. And never feed stray dogs. This only provokes an increase in their numbers.