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6. Dog bites usually get infected

Fri Jun 2, 2023, 03:59 PM

Jun 2023

I’d get the antibiotics if you can. It might save you from scarring

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Had a run in with a poorly trained aggressive dog today. [View all] AndyS Jun 2023 OP

Go to the hospital! CountAllVotes Jun 2023 #1

The owners are late 20s and instead of doing that I think I'll AndyS Jun 2023 #7

Ummm what about any child that has the misfortune to walk by? questionseverything Jun 2023 #8

This sounds like an admirable approach True Dough Jun 2023 #15

Damn. Sorry to hear that. I hope your arm will be OK. iscooterliberally Jun 2023 #2

it's almost always territory or food GenXer47 Jun 2023 #4

Good fences are supposed to make good neighbors True Dough Jun 2023 #5

See my reply to #1, I think it's a better solution. nt AndyS Jun 2023 #12

Dog bites usually get infected Unwind Your Mind Jun 2023 #6

or it could result in a nasty infection CountAllVotes Jun 2023 #18

Agree with Rebl2 Jun 2023 #13

How awful for you! As well as scary. CaliforniaPeggy Jun 2023 #17

You should see a doctor Marthe48 Jun 2023 #19

+1 CountAllVotes Jun 2023 #23

depending on your state, dog bites are strict liability RT Atlanta Jun 2023 #20

LISTEN TO YOUR DU FRIENDS !!!!!!! Go to the hospital ---- NOW. Trueblue1968 Jun 2023 #25

Texas law re: Dog bites CountAllVotes Jun 2023 #21

+1 CountAllVotes Jun 2023 #24

Some people don't deserve dogs. CountAllVotes Jun 2023 #22