Characteristics of scratches by dogs

When scratched by a large dog, the wound will be linear, and the wound will be deep, shallow at both ends and deeper in the middle.

Scratched by a small dog

How to deal with first aid after being scratched by a dog

Rinse with running water or wash with soapy water, and then Use iodophor or 75% alcohol for disinfection. If the wound is deep or bleeding, it is recommended to get vaccinated.
Wounds should be treated carefully and strictly regardless of their size. Generally, wash with soap and rinse with plenty of water, and then repeatedly cauterize the wound with soju or 5% iodine or 75% alcohol. If the wound If it is close to the head, apply anti-rabies immune serum for infiltration injection in or around the wound, and get the rabies vaccine as soon as possible. The rabies virus is mainly in the saliva of animals, and the content is the highest, but it cannot be ignored unless it is bitten by a dog. The virulence of the virus is very strong, and once the virus enters the human body, it mainly attacks the brain and nervous tissue, and travels along the direction of the human nerves, so the target of the attack spreads to almost all parts of the body including the cerebellum, spine, kidneys, internal organs, etc. Nerve tissue, leading to central nervous failure, so it is almost impossible to rescue, and the mortality rate is quite high. Although the incidence of rabies is particularly low, once it develops, it is almost 100% fatal. For safety reasons, it is recommended to inject rabies vaccine as soon as possible.