How to Treat a Dog Bite?

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A dog bite can be a serious problem especially if it is a deep bite. If a dog bit is large the person should see a doctor immediately to make sure the dog did not give them an infection.

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First Aid: Animal bites

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Domestic pets cause most animal bites. Dogs are more likely to bite than cats. Cat bites, however, are more likely to cause infection... More »

Guidelines: Medline · First Aid Flowchart · Mayo Clinic

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