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DOG BITE TREATMENT
Dog Bite Treatment
Bite Inspection & Wound Care
Minor scrapes or scratches from our pets are fairly standard and are easy to manage. However, a full bite from a dog can pose an issue if it is not properly cared for. Dog mouths, like those with other animals, are hosts for germs and bacteria. The biggest cause of concern with a dog bite is infection, so carefully cleaning the wound is a must.
Pediatric Urgent Care of Rochester physicians will evaluate the dog bite and set up an appropriate treatment plan.
Wound Cleaning & Care
If your child has been bitten by a dog in the Rochester, Webster, Henrietta, Irondequoit, Greece, Chili, Spencerport, Fairport, or Brockport, NY areas, there are a few steps that you can take to treat the wound before you seek care.
- Wash the wound with lukewarm water & soap (minimal soap to avoid stinging sensations)
- Rinse out the area for 5-10 minutes
- Apply any kind of antibiotic ointment and bandage
Pediatric Urgent Care of Rochester can then inspect the wound and provide further treatment.
