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Dog bites
Dog bites occur when a dog bites a person. If the skin is punctured, bleeding or infection can occur.
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What's a simple, cheap treatment for my dog bites?
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what to do with dog bites that have broken the skin?
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what will i do if dog bite me?
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Can dog bites make me get worms?
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I don't know what to do for a dog bite?
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Do I need to get a dog bite checked out?
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What to do if I got a dog bite yesterday?
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When must I see a doctor after a dog bite?
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What kind of condition is having a dog bite?
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A 41-year old asked:
How can you recover from a dog bite in the face?
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A 32-year old asked:
I got a dog bite (no bleeding), will i get sick?
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I'm curious as to what should I do about a dog bite?
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I need some tips on how to treat a open dog bite spot ?
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A 39-year old asked:
what to do about a dog bite that hasn't broken the skin?
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How can a possible infection be treated after a dog bite?
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How long does it take for swelling to go down from a dog bite?
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I treated my dog bite with alcohol and peroxide is that sufficient?
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A 39-year old asked:
Random dog bite me when i was outside. I dont know who to see. Help?
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Doctors can you tell me how often should I change a bandage on a dog bite?
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Is there anything I can get from the grocery store or drug store for my dog bites until I can see a doctor?
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what to do for dog bites in hot weather?
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What precautions in eating after dog bite?
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If a dog bites a person who has aids, could it contract AIDS?
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