How Do I Clean a Dog Bite on a Human?

Not only can a dog bite be very painful, especially from a larger dog, but it can also be very dangerous. It can damage tissue and muscle and a dog's saliva contains bacteria that will leave the bite vulnerable to infection. So it is important to clean the wound properly.

Things You'll Need

• Soap and water
• Gauze pad
• Hydrogen peroxide
• Antibiotic ointment
• Bandages

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Instructions

• 1

  If the bite is severe, seek medical attention immediately.

• 2

  Wash the bite thoroughly with soap and water to remove any remaining dirt and saliva from the wound.

• 3

  Dry the bite with a gauze pad and apply hydrogen peroxide to the wound and surrounding skin to disinfect the area further. Allow the hydrogen peroxide around the wound to dry.

• 4

  Apply antibiotic ointment to all areas of the wound with a clean gauze pad and wrap the wound with clean bandages.

• 5

  Contact a doctor, even if the bite is not severe, and have him look at the wound.