Guest guest Posted June 26, 2006 Report Share Posted June 26, 2006 YOU NEED TO CALL YOUR DOCTOR!!!! cathy from ma Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 26, 2006 Report Share Posted June 26, 2006 heres my opinion: i think ill have to disagree with the " just relax camp " on this one. (although i dont think its worth flying home either). many dog bites (most?) need antibiotics to help keep them from getting infected. a couple things which increase the risk of infection are " deeper " bites ( ie " terrible " ), involvment of an hand or foot, and a patient with not completely normal immune system (such as us). i dont think the enbrel effects it.. but our condition does. you also need to know if your tetanus needs updated. if you have a hometown doc with whom you work regularly you can probably get their opinion over the phone and if anything is needed they may be able to phone things to a nearby pharmacy. if not a walk in clinic should be able to handle things. you can do a google search on " dog bite treatment " for further info. if it were me id get it addressed. hth, cfsguy > > Hello good people, > > I am not at home, but visiting a friend in Dallas. Her dog gave me > a terrible wound in my finger and a good thing, I believe, it bled > profusely. I used a lot of water to cleanse the wound and have neo > sporin and a waterproof bandage on the cut. > > I have had enbrel almost a week ago - am I to be terribly concerned > (which I am) about this dog's tear in my finger. I have had five > enbrel injections. > > I really need an answer with some good information; especially, > since I'm out of town - I have this feeling I should get a plane, > home a.s.a.p. in case I have to deal with infection. > > I called enliven services and they are useless.... > > Thanks very much for any and all information. > An answer to me, personally, a.s.a.p. would be appreciated. > > Be well, be happy, > Dee > > (Editor's Note: Assuming you cleaned and disinfected the wound thoroughly and assuming you keep it clean and disinfected, you should just relax and enjoy the rest of the time with your friend. I think you have worked yourself into an unnecessary panic. If the wound starts to look like it's not healing properly, go to a local doctor. I get paper cuts all the time at work and have 3 dogs and am always getting scratched. Just keep the wound clean and you should be fine. Kathy F) > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 26, 2006 Report Share Posted June 26, 2006 cfsguy wrote: > i think ill have to disagree with the " just relax camp " on this one. > (although i dont think its worth flying home either). > > many dog bites (most?) need antibiotics to help keep them from > getting infected. I can vouch for this. I was bitten by a dog last September, and my doctor gave me antibiotics and an updated tetanus. He said that their worry with dog bites generally wasn't rabies (as most of the time the dog is known to be up-to-date on its shots), but infection. I think the number he quoted was that upwards of 60% of untreated dog bites develop into severe infection. The victim should definitely get it treated as soon as possible, and watch the arm near the bite for any signs of infection (streaking, serious swelling or pain). That said, if you get the antibiotics and keep it clean (they won't stitch it up because they don't want to trap infection in there), there is little to worry about. If the dog has just scratched the surface with its teeth and you clean it well and quickly, you can skip the doctor, but a true bite from a dog can easily puncture into tendon, muscle, and vessels. Gabe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 27, 2006 Report Share Posted June 27, 2006 Hi Dee, I'll agree with everyone on this. Yes, just relax!! Your mention of jumping on a plane back home sounds like an severe over-reaction to me. Don't they have phones in Dallas? Also Aren't there Emergency rooms in Dallas? That said, Yes you should call your doctor. Perhaps even go to an emergency room if necessary for tetnus shot. But, while comforting to go home to your own doctor, it's very likely you can get the same treatment and advice right where you are. Stay Well, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 31, 2008 Report Share Posted July 31, 2008 Hi , Sorry to hear about your puppy. Take good care of your hand.  Jill dog bite Hi everyone !!!! well its been a rough week,,, tuesday morning my hubby left for work at 5:00 am,,, then at 5:10 am my dog( pickle) a cocker, went into a seizer (sp?).. I freaked out, he never had one before,, well I call my hubby and he turned around and came e home, well by the time he got here I had been bit twice. He cot me first on the base of my right thumb... then a little bit later he got me on the right pinky.we call the animal hospital and took him in right away... dr doesnt know what aused it, he put him on phenabrbtal( sp?).well this morning i went to the Y swimming and just came home and found a mess,,, hes ok but I think he had another one,, he never messes in the house,,,,so i been worried about my baby... Plus Im worried about my hand,,, hoping i dont get RSD in it,,,,, hope evryone is having a low pain day,,, take care everyone,,, soft hugs to all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 2, 2008 Report Share Posted August 2, 2008 Re: dog bite --- Kathy thanks so much for your prayers.. Pickle seems to be doing better,, he did have another seizer on Thursday. but this time I knew what was going on and I stayed clear when he woke up,, hopefully the med will help him... My hand is doing,,, the one bite is infected. I went to see my dr on thursday, he put me on differant antibotics, so hopefully it will clear up... Thanks everyone for your concerns,,, this is a wonderful group of people Soft hugs In Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 2, 2008 Report Share Posted August 2, 2008 Re: dog bite --- Kathy thanks so much for your prayers.. Pickle seems to be doing better,, he did have another seizer on Thursday. but this time I knew what was going on and I stayed clear when he woke up,, hopefully the med will help him... My hand is doing,,, the one bite is infected. I went to see my dr on thursday, he put me on differant antibotics, so hopefully it will clear up... Thanks everyone for your concerns,,, this is a wonderful group of people Soft hugs In Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 2, 2008 Report Share Posted August 2, 2008 , Sorry to hear about your infection, and that pickles had another seizure. Please take care of both. Sue C. Re: dog bite --- Kathy thanks so much for your prayers.. Pickle seems to be doing better,, he did have another seizer on Thursday. but this time I knew what was going on and I stayed clear when he woke up,, hopefully the med will help him... My hand is doing,,, the one bite is infected. I went to see my dr on thursday, he put me on differant antibotics, so hopefully it will clear up... Thanks everyone for your concerns,,, this is a wonderful group of people Soft hugs In Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 2, 2008 Report Share Posted August 2, 2008 Kathy What a tragedy! Lossing your best friend (the family pet) is a horror. Only someone who has been through it understands, just like everything else in life. Our precious Token is gone l5 years and I still miss her and think of her all the time. She was my best friend. She followed me around all the time even though Ted was the one to feed her. She always gave unconditional love and knew when I was blue and how to cheer me up. When she died, I mourned for her as if she was a human being. She was more than a dog she was a member of our familly. I feel for your brother and his family. I know how much they are hurting and how much pain they are going through.Just know that I am thinking of them as they are going through this horrendous ordeal Sue C Re: Re: dog bite HEY LISA! I AM SO GLAD FOR YOU THAT PICKELS IS DOING BETTER!! YOU ARE MOST WELCOME FOR THE SUPPORT..AS I SAID I KNOW PICKELS IS A FAMILY MEMBER..NOT JUST A DOG. I WILL CONTIMUE TO KEEP YOU GUYS IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. I ASK YOU TO DO THE SAME FOR MY BROTHERS FAMILY...THEY HAD A TRAGEDY WITH ONE OF THEIR DOGS...HE WAS FOUND AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SWIMMING POOL....THEY TRIED EVERYTHING THEY COULD...BROUGHT HIM UP...HOW I WILL NEVER KNOW...HAD TO BE SHEER ADRENALINE...SPELLING??? BUT ANYWAYS....GAVE HIM CPR RUSHED HIM TO THE VET ER, SHOCKED HIM..BUT HE WAS GONE. I HAVE TWO NIECES AND A NEPHEW WHO WITNESSED ALL OF THIS ALSO...SO YOU CAN IMAGINE THEIR GRIEF. THANKS FOR THE PRAYERS FOR THEM. YOU HANG IN PICKLES!!! LOTS OF LOVE, LISA! KATHY G. **************Looking for a car that's sporty, fun and fits in your budget? Read reviews on AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/cars-BMW-128-2008/expert-review?ncid=aolaut00050000000017 ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 2, 2008 Report Share Posted August 2, 2008 THANKS, SUE. I THINK THAT IT IS ESPECIALLY HARD FOR THEM SINCE THE WAY THAT ARCHIE DIED...IN THE BOTTOM OF THEIR POOL..AND THEY HAD TO TAKE HIM OUT AND TRY TO SAVE HIM, OF COURSE...AND THE FACT THAT THE KIDS WITNESSED IT ALL. THEY ARE A STRONG LOVING FAMILY..THEY WILL GET THROUGH IT WITH THE LOVE AND SUPPORT FROM EACHTOERH AND THE REST OF MY GREAT FAMILY. LOVE TO YOU, KATHY **************Looking for a car that's sporty, fun and fits in your budget? Read reviews on AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/cars-BMW-128-2008/expert-review?ncid=aolaut00050000000017 ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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