dogbite Home Remedies For Dog Bite Get Bit? Know What To Do!

 

There are a lot of dogs out in the world and the chances of getting bit by one increase as more and more dogs are not in fenced yards.

If you get bit by a dog there are some important things you should do to protect yourself.

 

 

 

Quickly write down what you see about the dog

  • color
  • size
  • any limbs
  • dirty or clean
  • foaming at the mouth
  • wild acting

If the injury is mild then see if you can locate the owner of the dog and get immunization history and past histories of bites. Rabies is a very real threat unless you know the dog has been vaccinated. Rabies can kill if not caught in time.

Report the dog to the proper authorities, if you do not know where, then call the police they will know.

Get help for your wound

A dogs bite may look small but if it breaks the skin, then it is a dirty wound and you could develop a raging infection from the dog’s saliva.

Two well known diseases associated with dog bites are rabies and tetanus so it is important that you are up to date on your own immunizations.

Home Remedies for Dog Bite

  • Wash the dog bite – Use soap or antibacterial soap with warm water for at least 5 minutes.
  • Take some extra Vitamin C 4,000-10,000 mg daily as it will help fight off possible infection
  • Garlic (Kyolic from Wakunaga) 2 capsules 3 times daily. Acts as a natural antibiotic.
  • Echinacea - Use this in tea and drink to help boost your immune system.
  • Goldenseal applied directly on the bite is helpful as a natural antibiotic.
  • Herbal ingredients such as Agrimony, Witch Hazel and Yarrow can be used topically to promote natural healing and guard against infection.
  • Marigold is used for it’s anti-bacterial properties
  • Tea Tree Oil – Promotes cell growth and heals skin
  • Aloe Vera is a natural healing herb plant
  • Arnica has powerful anti-inflammatory and tissue healing properties

 

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