HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Does A Harmless Bite From A Stray Dog Require Medical Attention?

Hi I just found a very friendly and playful stray dog. We were playing in the back yard she was trying to jump up and lick my face. I put my hand out to stop her and my thump went into her mouth striking a tooth just broke the skin, very little blood. Should I be worried. I squeezed it to try to get to bleed and then soaked it in proxide.
Wed, 24 Sep 2014
Report Abuse
Infectious Diseases Specialist,  's  Response
Hello, thank you for your contact to health care magic. If I am your doctor I suggesting you can wait for a period of 10 days to check, if dog disappears than you have to undergo vaccination. Alternatively you can directly opt for vaccination and all the primary care. In my advice you should go for vaccination for rabies as well as tetanus and antibiotics to prevent wound infection.
If you have to ask me anything you can contact me. Dr Arun Tank. Infectious disease specialist. Thank you.
I find this answer helpful
Note: For more detailed guidance, please consult an Internal Medicine Specialist, with your latest reports. Click here..
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 
Loading Online Doctors....
Does A Harmless Bite From A Stray Dog Require Medical Attention?

Hello, thank you for your contact to health care magic. If I am your doctor I suggesting you can wait for a period of 10 days to check, if dog disappears than you have to undergo vaccination. Alternatively you can directly opt for vaccination and all the primary care. In my advice you should go for vaccination for rabies as well as tetanus and antibiotics to prevent wound infection. If you have to ask me anything you can contact me. Dr Arun Tank. Infectious disease specialist. Thank you.