I got bit!!!!

kimi · 08-21-2011, 06:40 PM

So today my 2 gsd's got into a huge fight, my fault for leaving a bone out!! But, I ended up being right smack in the middle, and did exactly what your not supposed to do-tried to break them up, and I got bit. One of them broke skin from the top canine, and broke skin from a bottome tooth. I can't stop the bleeding-it is a small puncture wound, but it won't close up and keeps trickling blood. I am afraid to go ER cuz I am afraid they will take my dogs... Any advice?

kimi · 08-21-2011, 06:44 PM

No, I don't. Although my vet is coming here tomorrow for their yearly check and vaccinations. I was afraid to tell him about it..

onyx'girl · 08-21-2011, 06:51 PM

Sorry, I accidentally deleted my post, instead of editing...my question in between your posts was if you knew anyone in the medical field to dress the wound.
I would let it bleed for a bit and then clean it well, put some neosporin on it...watch for infection. Punctures get infected easily. Ouch, I bet it is painful!

BowWowMeow · 08-21-2011, 06:54 PM

You need to flush out the wound with soap and water and then put betadine on the wound. If you don't have any then have someone go to the store and buy you some. Betadine

Hold it up to stop the bleeding. If you see even the tiniest bit of infection you need to go straight to the doctor. Dog mouths contain a lot of bacteria and you have to be super careful with a bite.

BGSD · 08-21-2011, 06:56 PM

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CaseysGSD · 08-21-2011, 07:09 PM

exact same thing happened to me on last wed. and it is a pretty deep punture just keep it clean...mine did bleed for 3 days but I just kept changing bandages as they usually wont stitch a dog bite unless its huge anyway. Hope you heal up soon!

DharmasMom · 08-21-2011, 07:57 PM

Is your tetanus up to date?? If your tetanus is not up to date then I strongly suggest you come up with another story (you can say you jammed your self with a fork or a screw driver or something) and go to the doctor tomorrow. I know when I got bit a few weeks ago, I wasn't worried about them taking my dogs. They don't do that here. They didn't even put them on a "dangerous dogs" list. I did have to have them on house arrest for 10 days just to watch for rabies even though their shots were up to date. The AC officer told me they only take a report for a rabies data base for the state.

jessandjoe · 08-21-2011, 08:33 PM

As an ER nurse I can tell you that people come in all the time with dog bites from their own dogs, either by breaking up a fight, by accident during play or during feeding time etc. While most states are required by law to fill out a card on dog bites I have never heard of anyone having their dog taken away for biting the owners. Like I said we see several people a week with dog bites from their own dogs. We just mainly want to make sure the dog was up to date on shots so we can cover you with whatever you may need (rabies, tetanus).

jessandjoe · 08-21-2011, 08:35 PM

By the way, coming up with another story will make us you look more sneaky. We see hundreds and hundreds of dog bits vs other accidents and know the difference.

JulieBays · 08-21-2011, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by DharmasMom

Is your tetanus up to date?? If your tetanus is not up to date then I strongly suggest you come up with another story (you can say you jammed your self with a fork or a screw driver or something) and go to the doctor tomorrow. I know when I got bit a few weeks ago, I wasn't worried about them taking my dogs. They don't do that here. They didn't even put them on a "dangerous dogs" list. I did have to have them on house arrest for 10 days just to watch for rabies even though their shots were up to date. The AC officer told me they only take a report for a rabies data base for the state.

I agree with the tetanus. I got a couple of deep puncture wounds from a cat fight one time. You really should get a tetanus shot. Most people think that "rusty" nails are the cause of tetanus but it's actually the puncture. The puncture, if not cleaned out enough or bled enough cause the bacteria to remain in the wound. Also, do what others have said. Let it bleed out a while. Dog bites contain a lot of bacteria and you want to flush it.

08-21-2011, 06:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
kimi Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: NW Burbs of Chitown Posts: 178	I got bit!!!! So today my 2 gsd's got into a huge fight, my fault for leaving a bone out!! But, I ended up being right smack in the middle, and did exactly what your not supposed to do-tried to break them up, and I got bit. One of them broke skin from the top canine, and broke skin from a bottome tooth. I can't stop the bleeding-it is a small puncture wound, but it won't close up and keeps trickling blood. I am afraid to go ER cuz I am afraid they will take my dogs... Any advice? __________________ Kimi Codi-May 14, 2002 female GSD Jackson-May 15, 2010 male GSD

08-21-2011, 06:44 PM	#2 (permalink)
kimi Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: NW Burbs of Chitown Posts: 178	No, I don't. Although my vet is coming here tomorrow for their yearly check and vaccinations. I was afraid to tell him about it.. __________________ Kimi Codi-May 14, 2002 female GSD Jackson-May 15, 2010 male GSD

08-21-2011, 06:51 PM	#3 (permalink)
onyx'girl Crowned Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: SW, MI Posts: 17,596	Sorry, I accidentally deleted my post, instead of editing...my question in between your posts was if you knew anyone in the medical field to dress the wound. I would let it bleed for a bit and then clean it well, put some neosporin on it...watch for infection. Punctures get infected easily. Ouch, I bet it is painful! __________________ Jane~ Kept by Onyx, Kacie and Gideon v Wildhaus aka Karlo

08-21-2011, 06:54 PM	#4 (permalink)
BowWowMeow Crowned Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 14,792	You need to flush out the wound with soap and water and then put betadine on the wound. If you don't have any then have someone go to the store and buy you some. Betadine Hold it up to stop the bleeding. If you see even the tiniest bit of infection you need to go straight to the doctor. Dog mouths contain a lot of bacteria and you have to be super careful with a bite. __________________ Ruth & the 4 Legged Rescue Gang Rafi the malaroo http://www.dogster.com/dogs/693238 Gio & Varda, the krazy kittens ....In my heart: Cleo Kitty Chama Kai Basu Massie

08-21-2011, 06:56 PM	#5 (permalink)
BGSD Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 450	Puncture Wound Causes, Symptoms, Treatment - Puncture Wound Treatment on eMedicineHealth __________________ The misery of keeping a dog is his dying so soon. But, to be sure, if he lived for fifty years and then died, what would become of me? - Sir Walter Scott

08-21-2011, 07:09 PM	#6 (permalink)
CaseysGSD Master Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 806	exact same thing happened to me on last wed. and it is a pretty deep punture just keep it clean...mine did bleed for 3 days but I just kept changing bandages as they usually wont stitch a dog bite unless its huge anyway. Hope you heal up soon!

08-21-2011, 07:57 PM	#7 (permalink)
DharmasMom Knighted Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 2,587	Is your tetanus up to date?? If your tetanus is not up to date then I strongly suggest you come up with another story (you can say you jammed your self with a fork or a screw driver or something) and go to the doctor tomorrow. I know when I got bit a few weeks ago, I wasn't worried about them taking my dogs. They don't do that here. They didn't even put them on a "dangerous dogs" list. I did have to have them on house arrest for 10 days just to watch for rabies even though their shots were up to date. The AC officer told me they only take a report for a rabies data base for the state. __________________ Debbi- Mom to: Dharma- GSD (2009) Oreo- beloved bunny waiting at the bridge for me. RIP little boo. (2002-2010) Tessa- 11yo GSD- Waiting at the Bridge for me. RIP sweet girl.

08-21-2011, 08:33 PM	#8 (permalink)
jessandjoe New Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 16	As an ER nurse I can tell you that people come in all the time with dog bites from their own dogs, either by breaking up a fight, by accident during play or during feeding time etc. While most states are required by law to fill out a card on dog bites I have never heard of anyone having their dog taken away for biting the owners. Like I said we see several people a week with dog bites from their own dogs. We just mainly want to make sure the dog was up to date on shots so we can cover you with whatever you may need (rabies, tetanus).

08-21-2011, 08:35 PM	#9 (permalink)
jessandjoe New Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 16	By the way, coming up with another story will make us you look more sneaky. We see hundreds and hundreds of dog bits vs other accidents and know the difference.

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