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Suggest Treatment Necessary After Dog Bite

Hi, I recently(about three days ago I believe) bitten by a neighbors dog on my left calf, near my ankle. It was a small dog, had all it s shots, but I m a bit concerned. I feel no pain or really, anything, slightly around or the actual bite site. The bite it self is not severe, however there are slight puncture/gash, that have a sort of black, soft scab like over them. It s not hot or warmer, but it did sort of get a small like pocket that oozed a bit when I went to clean my bite. It was blood colored more or less(maybe push, not sure it s some what dark). My question is, should I seek medical help? I m rather poor as well, and normally I can t/won t go to hospital/doctor unless it s severe enough for them to have to treat it, however, since this the first time I ve been bitten by a dog and I m worried. I m also not diabetic, if that helps any.
Fri, 19 Dec 2014
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Hello
As the important point is that dog was vaccinated for rabies vaccine i.e. no any chance of any rabies .
While on your calf muscle it bitten but this is not a cause of concern.
Only get one tetanus shot , and that is all.
Since only mild wound ( bruise ) is there ,so take tylenol 10 mg /kg body weight 2-3 times in a day , only for 2 days .
Local antiseptic dressing is sufficient if open wound is there.
In my opinion no need of any concern or consultation .
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Suggest Treatment Necessary After Dog Bite

Hello As the important point is that dog was vaccinated for rabies vaccine i.e. no any chance of any rabies . While on your calf muscle it bitten but this is not a cause of concern. Only get one tetanus shot , and that is all. Since only mild wound ( bruise ) is there ,so take tylenol 10 mg /kg body weight 2-3 times in a day , only for 2 days . Local antiseptic dressing is sufficient if open wound is there. In my opinion no need of any concern or consultation .