Dog bite, Surgery FAQ

Dog bite injury If a man was bitten on the back of the hand by a pet dog and has seen a doctor for a tetanus shot and is taking antibiotics, but after a week the hand is still swollen and there is some hardness around the wound along with tingling sensations, is this normal?

Infection concerns? After visiting a friend's house, I was grazed on the arm by my friend's dog, which left a red mark but did not cause any bleeding. However, after some time, the area remained red and painful to the touch. About six hours later, I applied some antisep...

If bitten by a dog, is it necessary to be concerned about rabies? When I was feeding someone else's dog (which appeared to be very gentle), my palm was accidentally bitten a little. It wasn't very hard. Later, the dog licked it a few times. There is a red area on the su...

Dog bite injury The doctor would like to ask you: Last night, while trying to remove something from my dog's mouth, I accidentally got bitten. However, the bite did not puncture the skin; it was more like a shallow cut, similar to being grazed by a utility knife, with a smal...

Dog bite injury The doctor would like to ask you: Last night, while trying to remove something from my dog's mouth, I accidentally got bitten. However, the bite didn't create a puncture wound; it was more like a superficial cut, similar to being grazed by a utility knif...

Dog bite injury Doctor, I am the inquirer with ID 191846. I would like to ask you about a bite I received yesterday. If I do not experience any symptoms in the next couple of days, is it unnecessary for me to get a tetanus shot? The wound looks like a minor scrape, similar to a c...

Dog bite injury Hello, I was bitten by my dog (which I brought home from a pet store, three months old, and has not been vaccinated for rabies) a day ago. There was bleeding, and at the time, I only disinfected the wound with hydrogen peroxide. Should I get a rabies vaccine or so...

The finger was bitten by a dog and developed cellulitis? Last Friday, I was bitten on the finger by my pet dog. At the time, it was red and swollen, but I didn't think much of it and only disinfected and applied medication. As the redness and swelling became more pronounced,...

Do I need a tetanus shot? Hello, Doctor. Today while playing with my dog, we accidentally bumped into each other, and its teeth hit my mouth, causing my gums to tear and bleed. I immediately rinsed my mouth, but I'm unsure if I need a tetanus shot since it was an injury from...

Rabies and tetanus vaccine issues? Hello, doctor. I was bitten by a dog on June 28, but there was no bleeding, and I couldn't see any visible wound, just a little redness and bruising. After work, I went to see a doctor, who took a quick look and told me that I didn't n...

Post-treatment for dog bite wounds? Last Thursday, on my way to work, I was bitten by a dog that was being kept by a resident. About an hour later, I received a tetanus shot and was prescribed antibiotics. However, by yesterday, Tuesday, the wound was still oozing some red-yellow...

Tetanus vaccine I was bitten by my pet dog yesterday, but the wound isn't very large (a two-centimeter scratch) and it wasn't very deep. The bleeding stopped after a couple of wipes. Is it necessary to see a doctor?

Punctured by a wire? I was pricked by a wire from a clothesline yesterday. The wound is very small and initially had a small blood spot, but after cleaning it, I didn't see any bleeding. Three years ago, I received a tetanus vaccine due to a dog bite. Given this situation, d...

Rabies vaccine I was bitten by a dog at my friend's house. There was no bleeding or visible wounds on my leg. Should I still go to the hospital for a rabies vaccine and a tetanus shot?

Do I still need to get a tetanus shot? Hello Dr. Lee! I was bitten by a dog on my arm two and a half years ago, and I went to a clinic for wound care and received a tetanus shot at that time. Now, I have been bitten by a dog again on my wrist; this time, it bit my clothing sleeve...

Infection of the thumb caused by a bite from a feral cat leading to cellulitis? Hello Doctor, I took a stray cat to the veterinarian the day before yesterday, and the cat panicked and bit several holes in my thumb. At that moment, I went to the emergency room for a tetanus shot a...

Questions about rabies vaccination? On December 25th, I was bitten on the back of my hand by my own dog, resulting in bleeding. The wound has gradually healed, but I just learned yesterday that the dog has not been vaccinated against rabies. Should I get a rabies vaccine?

I was cut by a rusty instrument while being bitten by a dog four days ago? I would like to ask the doctor, four days ago I was cut on my left forearm by a rusty object. Initially, there was no swelling, just a little bleeding. Then I was bitten by my neighbor's dog. That sam...

Dog bite injury If you have been bitten by your own dog and are bleeding, it is advisable to see a doctor. Even though your dog is vaccinated against rabies, it is important to assess the wound for potential infection and to determine if a tetanus shot or other treatment is neces...

Tetanus, caused by a dog bite? I would like to ask the attending physician: Two years ago, I received a tetanus shot due to a knife injury. Yesterday, I was bitten by a dog and bled, but the bleeding stopped afterward. Do I need to get a booster shot? I often hear patients who ha...