My dog was bitten. How should I treat a dog bite wound at home?

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How would you treat a dogbite wound to 12 year old shnauser. Pet's info: Dog | Miniature Schnauzer | Male | neutered | 12 years old | 11 lbs

Debi Matlack · Accepted Answer

Quite frankly, take him to the vet. They can properly assess the damage done, treat the wound and prescribe antibiotics to treat infection. A wound may not look deep from the surface, but it can be hard to tell how much damage is beneath the surface.

My dog was bitten. How should I treat a dog bite wound at home?

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