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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When to Seek Medical Care
After a bite has occurred, watch for signs of infection (ie, the affected area is very red or warm to the touch, painful, oozing pus, or blood-filled). If suspected infection occurs, seek medical attention.

Any time you have been bitten by an animal, even if it broke the skin only slightly, it is important to consider the potential for rabies. If the animal is a domestic animal that is known to have been immunized for rabies, simply follow the above self-care measures and watch for potential infection. If the animal is wild or is domestic and the immunization status is unknown, seek prompt medical attention.
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Last Modified: 22 Dec 2008
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