My dog was bitten by another dog. What immediate steps should I take?

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My dog was bitten​ by another dog yesterday. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | 4 years and 11 months old | 11 lbs

Jessica Desrosiers · Accepted Answer

Ouch, poor Lola! That bite looks pretty bad and should be examined and cleaned by a veterinarian. Your vet will likely also recommend antibiotics to prevent an infection from forming in the bite wound. Depending on where you are located, you may also need to report the other dog for the bite, or make sure your dog and the other dog are up to date on all vaccinations. Your local vet can help you determine if there are any steps such as these that need to be made.

My dog was bitten by another dog. What immediate steps should I take?

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