How to Treat a Dog Bite




The Scope Radio show

Summary: For dogs you know, a dog bite should be treated like a laceration and watched for signs of infection. But for deeper wounds and those from strange dogs, it might be time for a trip to the ER. Emergency physician <a href="http://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0554462">Dr. Troy Madsen</a> takes us step by step—from what you should do after being bitten to when you should be worried about rabies.