First Aid for Dog Bite - Kit, Home Care, What to Expect
By Dr. Dheeraj Bhaskaran Nair in Emergency & Trauma
Feb 14 , 2022 | 1 min read
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A dog bite can lead to rabies or tetanus infection. If you’ve been bitten by a dog, it’s important to tend to the injury right away to reduce your risk of bacterial infection.
Tips for Home Care After Dog Bite
- Place a clean towel over the injury to stop any bleeding
- Try to keep the injured area elevated
- Wash the bite carefully with soap and water
- Apply a sterile bandage to the wound
- Apply antibiotic ointment to the injury every day to prevent infection
When to Rush to the Doctor After Dog Bite
- Doesn’t stop bleeding
- Causes intense pain
- Exposes bone, tendons, or muscle that can cause loss of function, such as an inability to bend fingers
- Looks red or swollen
- Infected pus or fluid is visible
A First-Aid Kit for Dog Bite Should Include
- Sterile Adhesive Bandages in Assorted Sizes
- Sterile Gauze Pads of Different Sizes
- Adhesive Tape & Band-aid
- Cotton Buds & Cotton Roll
- Latex Gloves
- Thermometer
- Scissor
- Safety Pins
- Sterile Saline/Distilled Water
NOTE:
If you are bitten by a dog with an unknown rabies vaccine history or a dog that acts erratically or appears to be sick:
- Seek immediate medical attention
- Receive Tetanus Toxoid injection if not received in last 5 years
- Take Anti Rabies injection-5 doses, if the dog cannot be kept under observation
- Take 3 shots of Anti Rabies injection if the dog doesn’t show any sign or symptoms of Rabies till day 7
- Take Rabies Immunoglobulin if it’s a severe bite (class3) or bites on the face
Other First Aid’s Facilities Provided by Max Healthcare:
- First Aid For Trauma
- Dislocation First Aid
- Head Injury First Aid
- Blister First Aid
- Bruise First Aid
- Choking First Aid
- Black Eye First Aid
- Poisoning First Aid
- First Aid for Burns
- First Aid Kit for Sting and Snake Bite
- First Aid for Insect Bites and Stings
- First Aid For Heart Attack
- First Aid For Nose Bleeding
- First Aid for Cuts and Wounds

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