Although most dog bites do not result in significant injuries, many do. Some of the most common injuries include:
Broken or punctured skin
Broken bones
Eye and facial injuries
Nerve and tissue damages
Trauma and emotional damage
It is important that you take care of a dog bite to prevent it from becoming infected. About half of all dog bites introduce bacteria into the body of the individual who was bitten. Caring for the wound is crucial to avoiding infection. Unvaccinated and feral dogs can potentially carry and transfer rabies.