A puncture wound such as this one with at least one visible tooth mark is common following a dog bite. Bites like this one can occur as a result of not wearing protective footwear while walking through wooded or grassy areas.
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Animal Bites, First Aid 

Picture of Animal Bites, First Aid: A puncture wound such as this one with at least one visible tooth mark is common following a dog bite. Divider line
A puncture wound such as this one with at least one visible tooth mark is common following a dog bite.
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Signs and Symptoms
Teeth marks are usually visible. Most bites occur on the fingers of the dominant hand. Children are also prone to bites in the head and neck area.

The wound will typically be a puncture wound with visible teeth marks, possibly quite deep in the skin and muscle.
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Last Modified: 22 Dec 2008
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