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The first picture is my right hand, with arthritis and no tan, just a average looking hand. After that photo are pictures of what can happen to a dog bite within 4 hours of getting a bite. Best case, IV antibiotics can save your arm, next option is surgery and if the infection cannot be controlled, bye, bye arm up to the elbow. People, when your dog bites or nips, IT IS NOT CUTE OR FUNNY it is very dangerous.  The two pictures below is my left hand four, yes 4 hours after the bite.   This is what can happen depending on the amount of bacteria the animal has. This dog had rotten teeth. You will notice how small the wound is which is in the center of my hand. The purple ink is where the hospital outlined to keep track of the swelling. These two are a photo after the second round of antibiotic IV which are necessary every 7 hours in the ER. This is called cellulitis which is a bacterial infection under the skin. If you are allergic to animals as I am it further complicates the problem. Other than antibiotics, the only thing someone can do is keep the hand from movement and keep it elevated above your heart. |
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