Immediate Medical Response to Dog Bites If you are bitten by a dog, you should see a physician within eight hours following the incident, and ideally, much sooner. Optimally you should get to a hospital as soon as possible. The major danger from dog attacks is an infection, and for serious or very deep bites, […]

Immediate Medical Attention Dog bites in children should always be treated by a physician, even when mild. There is always the danger of infection, and your doctor can best determine if a tetanus booster or rabies shot is needed. In toddlers and small children, these bites are often on the head, face or neck, and […]