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  • Immediate Actions and First Aid
    • Stay Calm and Secure the Dog
      • Assess and Treat the Wound
        • Clean the Wound
          • Severity Assessment
        • Medical Attention and Documentation
          • When to Seek Professional Care
            • Document the Incident
              • Monitor for Infection
              • Understanding and Preventing Future Incidents
                • Evaluate the Cause
                  • Professional Consultation
                    • Legal and Safety Considerations
                      • Prevention Measures
                        • Short-term Steps
                          • Long-term Solutions

                        Steps to Take if Your Dog Bites You

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                        HealthPetsLaw and Legal IssuesMedicineHygiene
                        A concerned dog owner examines a small bite on their hand while their dog sits nearby, looking remorseful.
                        Published January 25, 2025
                        Last Updated May 29, 2025
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                        2.3 minute read

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