What to do if a dog bites you
In the past 10 days, the topic of pet health has continued to be popular on social media, especially "what to do if a dog is bitten by an insect" has become the focus of many pet owners. The following is a detailed answer to this question, including structured content such as symptom identification, emergency treatment, and preventive measures.
1. Common dog insect bite symptoms
| Insects | Common symptoms | degree of danger |
|---|---|---|
| fleas | Itching, redness, swelling, hair loss | medium |
| tick | local swelling, fever, anemia | high |
| mosquito | Small rash, mild allergies | low |
| mites | Skin crusting and severe itching | Middle to high |
2. Emergency handling steps
1.Confirm insect species: Use tweezers or cards to carefully remove visible insects (such as ticks) to avoid squeezing the insects and releasing toxins.
2.Clean the wound: Rinse the bite area with saline or pet-specific disinfectant to prevent infection.
3.Antipruritic and anti-inflammatory: Apply pet-specific ointment (such as containing 1% hydrocortisone). In severe cases, a veterinarian may need to prescribe oral medication.
4.Observe reaction: Record the time when the following symptoms appear. If they are not relieved within 24 hours, you need to seek medical treatment:
| Danger symptoms | Countermeasures |
|---|---|
| difficulty breathing | Send to hospital immediately |
| Generalized redness and swelling | Injection of anti-allergy medication |
| persistent high fever | Detecting blood protozoal infections |
3. Preventive measures
1.Regular deworming:Select the frequency of anthelmintics according to body weight (see table below):
| weight range | Frequency of oral deworming | Frequency of topical drops |
|---|---|---|
| Below 5kg | 1 time per month | Once every 2 months |
| 5-15kg | Once every 3 months | 1 time per quarter |
2.environmental management: Vacuum carpets weekly and use a pet-safe environmental spray.
3.outdoor protection: Avoid walking your dog in the early morning/at dusk and wear insect-proof pet clothing.
4. Recent hot-related cases
According to data from the pet health platform, the number of tick bite consultations in the past 10 days has increased by 40% year-on-year, mainly in humid areas in southern China. The following is a typical solution:
| Case number | Insects | Processing method | recovery time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Case20230615 | tick | Professional instrument removal + antibiotics | 5 days |
| Case20230622 | flea allergy | Medicated bath + environmental disinfection | 3 weeks |
5. Special reminder
1. Do not use human anthelmintic drugs. Differences in the metabolic systems of cats and dogs may lead to poisoning.
2. If a "bullseye-shaped" red spot appears after being bitten by a tick, you may be infected with Lyme disease and need to undergo a PCR test.
3. During the peak season of insect pests in summer, it is recommended to stock up on pet first aid kits (including hemostatic powder, antibacterial dressings, etc.).
Through the above structured treatment plan, 80% of dog insect bites can be effectively dealt with. If you encounter complex symptoms, please contact the 24-hour pet emergency service immediately.
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