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Man Bitten By Dog Asks Online Community If He Should Be Worried, Owner Assures It's Vaccinated

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The likelihood of a vaccinated dog getting rabies is minimal. But even if a dog is vaccinated against rabies, it does not ensure complete protection from it.

If your pet is bitten by a rabid animal or comes into contact with the saliva, brain, or spinal tissue of an infected animal, whether alive or dead, through their eyes, nose, mouth, or an open wound, they can become infected with rabies.

So what's the best thing to do when you get a dog bite? According to experts, the first step is to clean the area with soap and water, ensuring thoroughness but gentleness during the process.

Pat the wound dry and apply pressure if there is bleeding to halt it. Cover the wound with a sterile bandage to prevent contamination and seek immediate medical advice to determine if you need extra medication.

Over at Quora, a guy sought advice about what to do with a dog bite. He asked this question.

I go to my buddies house sometimes and he has a dog and the dog has been biting me but his mom told me it’s vaccinated, should I be worried?

Users started giving the original poster (OP) advice and told him that he should also be complaining about it to the owner since biting is not normal dog behavior.

If the dog manages to cause an open wound, the OP needs to get checked.

No, it’s not OK. Dog mouths contain lots of bacteria, and if it actually manages to puncture or tear your flesh you would need to see a doctor and have the wounds cleaned and treated. In which case you would have to present the bill to the owner of the dog for THEM to pay (it can go against their house insurance, but then the insurance company can drop them as clients if they choose, for having a dangerous dog). So ask your buddy to please lock up the dog somewhere so it can’t bite you. Or tell his mother that if the dog bites you again you will call the police on them. You might lose a buddy, but you won’t have to deal with the painful aftermath of dog bites.If the dog manages to cause an open wound, the OP needs to get checked.gettyimages via canva.com

The owners also need to be made aware about their dog's behavior.

You should tell the owners of the dog that it is biting you. You probably will not get sick from the bites by now but the owners of the dog need to do something to stop their dog from biting people.The owners also need to be made aware about their dog's behavior.gettyimages via canva.com

While it's unlikely that the OP will get rabies, the owners need to train this dog to not bite people.

You probably shouldn’t be worried about Rabies, but the owner of the dog should be worried about the dog’s behavior. It’s only a question of time before it bites someone who will report them.While it's unlikely that the OP will get rabies, the owners need to train this dog to not bite people.gettyimages via canva.com

This dog has a behavior problem and its owners need to address it.

If the dog is current on his rabies vaccine, then you getting rabies from it biting you is not even an issue. Main issue is that the dog is biting someone. A well-behaved dog’s activities does not include mouthing or biting any person!This dog has a behavior problem and its owners need to address it.gettysignature via canva.com

The OP needs to get into the details about the dog's behavior. It's not clear if its only play biting.

...I’m wondering why the dog is biting you? Are you playing with it and is it “play-biting” or not? If you don’t feel it’s playing with you, it would be a good idea to try staying away from him if you can, or bring a treat ( possibly) for him to try winning his trust and affection ( with the owner’s approval of course.) Good luck to you.The OP needs to get into the details about the dog's behavior. It's not clear if its only play biting.gettyimages via canva.com

The OP needs to get his tetanus shot just to be safe.

You should definitely get to the emergency ward and get a tetanus shot and have your wound cleaned professionally. It does not really matter that the dog is vaccinated, but the mouth of a dog contains many germs and as such you should have your wound looked after properly. Plus the shot…Rabies is probably not your concern, just get the wound cleaned up. And send the bill to the dog owner. If his dog bites, he should keep it away from people.The OP needs to get his tetanus shot just to be safe.gettysignature via canva.com

The owners shouldn't be accepting visitors if their dog has a bad biting habit.

Yes! I would never go to any one’s house that has a dog that bites or allows a dog to bite someone!The owners shouldn't be accepting visitors if their dog has a bad biting habit.gettyimages via canva.com

While the OP shouldn't be worried about getting rabies (if the dog is indeed vaccinated against it), he should still be checked by the doctor. The bill should then be covered by the owners since it's their fault that the dog isn't well-behaved.

The OP shouldn't be visiting his friend's house if the owners can't straighten up their dog's behavior.

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