As a dog owner, you are certainly familiar with disputes in the area. The more dogs there are in an area, the more often disputes can arise. bite and scratch injuries are often the result and not uncommon. Stronger dogs that engage in a fight suffer these injuries mainly in the head area and on the front legs. The weaker animal often catches the opponent in the back, hind legs or tail. We explain how to deal with bite injuries in today's blog post.
The bite that can have consequences
A dog bite can leave small puncture wounds. They bleed only slightly or very heavily. Bite wounds often heal very quickly, which makes them all the more dangerous. If your dog has been bitten, you should always go to the vet. Even if you have been bitten yourself, you should definitely see a doctor. With every bite, bacteria from the dog's mouth get into the wound. Since this often closes quickly, even a seemingly small injury can spread into a large wound.
smaller ones bite wounds can lead to major health problems deep inside the tissue if they are not treated in time. After a bite, you should therefore keep a close eye on your dog. You should always keep an eye on inflammation with or without pus formation in the area of the wound. Other signs of illness such as
- Indifference,
- loss of appetite or
- defensive behavior
should also make you pay attention. Complications such as blood poisoning can also lead to serious complications. Damage to organs such as the liver, kidneys and heart cannot be ruled out and can lead to the death of your dog if left untreated.
Treating bite injuries correctly
After your dog has been bitten, you should be able to: Administer first aid. You should also keep an eye on whether you need to take your dog to the vet or not. BYou should always take dog injuries seriously and never leave them unattendedBiting incidents are predictable in dogs. Although most encounters between other dogs are extremely mild, they can occasionally result in the odd bite injury. If your dog is injured and bleeding after a biting accident, you should always keep a cool head.
During and after the fight, your dog is flooded with stress hormones. These, like in humans, suppress the general sensation of pain. Since most Dogs hardly show any pain symptoms after a biting incident show, can injuries can be easily overlooked. So the first step is to look specifically for injuries. You can stop heavy bleeding with a pressure bandage. You can make this with a clean handkerchief or a scarf. You can clean open wounds superficially. You should rinse them with clean water and then cover them immediately.
To secure any claims, you should clarify the settlement of the damage with the owner of the other dog. To do this, exchange your phone numbers. Immediately after the biting incident, look for your dog and, if necessary, take him directly to the vet.
These characteristics will tell you how bad your dog’s bite injury is
Bite marks often look very harmlessMost of them seem much more harmless than they actually are. Small and inconspicuous, you should have every bite wound examined by a veterinarian and professionally cleaned. You can assume that harmful bacteria with every bite of the other dog can get into the wound. You should be especially careful if the wound closes quickly after a bite. With many injuries, nothing is visible from the outside, while a severe inflammation develops under the skin.
Symptoms of pain can also include slight moaning, whining or heavy panting. Limping and constant licking of the bite site can also indicate pain in your dog. Caution is particularly important when dealing with animals. The combination of pain, fear and stress can also make your dog aggressive.
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