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I got nipped by a dog today through my jeans. the dog was with its owner and at the time I didnt think there was much damage done. When I got home and could look better I found a bruise and a light scrape - no bleeding. My jeans had a small tear in them that I hadn t seen. I didn t get the name of the owner or know who he is. I ve washed and done antibiotics etc. The dogs seemed healthy and they responded to the owner - who showed no remorse - when he called them back.
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-If the bite or scratch is bleeding, apply pressure to it with a clean bandage or towel to stop the bleeding. -Wash the wound with soap and water under pressure from a faucet for at least 5 minutes. -Dry the wound and cover it with a sterile dressing.
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How Can A Dog Scratch Wound Be Treated?
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. -If the bite or scratch is bleeding, apply pressure to it with a clean bandage or towel to stop the bleeding. -Wash the wound with soap and water under pressure from a faucet for at least 5 minutes. -Dry the wound and cover it with a sterile dressing. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.