If bitten by an animal?
By Hope
@1hopefulman (45113)
Canada
May 10, 2019 8:46am CST
What should you do if you are ever bitten by an animal or even a pet?
Here is what happened to one woman and what happens to thousands of people every year.
"The disease kills thousands of people every year, mostly in Asia and Africa, where it is prevalent." (BBC News)
She died! So,if you are ver bitten by any animal even a pet go quickly to the hospital and get a rabies shot.
Have you ever been bitten by a pet or an animal?
I have not been bitten yet but my brother was delivering advertising flyers and was bitten by a dog. He went quickly to the hospital and was given rabies shots.
Birgitte Kallestad is thought to have been infected by a stray while on holiday in the Philippines.
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@JohnRoberts (109845)
• Los Angeles, California
10 May 19
As a child, I was bitten on the stomach by a German Shepherd and still bear the scar.
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@1hopefulman (45113)
• Canada
10 May 19
Sorry to hear that! Was it your pet that bit you?
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@JohnRoberts (109845)
• Los Angeles, California
10 May 19
@1hopefulman No, it was not my pet.
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@1hopefulman (45113)
• Canada
10 May 19
@JohnRoberts Did you develop a fear of dogs as a result?
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@snowy22315 (196676)
• United States
10 May 19
Well that is sad. Most domestic pets have rabies shots though, or don't come into contact with rabid animals. However, if bitten by a stray, you should probably get checked out.
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@snowy22315 (196676)
• United States
10 May 19
@1hopefulman IF a pet of mine bit me..I would not be going to the hospital..lol. I know they are not rabid. You do make a good point though.
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@1hopefulman (45113)
• Canada
10 May 19
@snowy22315 Do you think infections can be caused by a bite or a scratch?
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@1hopefulman (45113)
• Canada
10 May 19
Yes, in most countries pets are given rabies shots but best not to take chances and go to a hospital to have it taken care of.
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@Torunn (8606)
• Norway
10 May 19
Depends on the bite and animal, but in most cases you should get it checked out.
I woudn't have cared about rabies here, as there's none as far as I know, but for most other countries I would have checked that. I'm planning to renew my thetanus vaccine fairly soon, if I get bitten before that, I would probably have a shot for that too. Thetanus is a bad way to die
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@Torunn (8606)
• Norway
10 May 19
@1hopefulman Yes, the tetanus bacteria is found mainly in soil, saliva, dust, and manure. So if an animal with the bacteria bites you, you can get infected. Also if you have wounds and work with animals, you don't need to be bitten to get it
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@antonbunot (11143)
• Calgary, Alberta
10 May 19
5 years ago while mowing our lawn, I was attacked and bitten by 2 young Rottweilers owned by our neighbor. Thank heavens I survived. One of the dogs had to be put down
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@1hopefulman (45113)
• Canada
12 May 19
@antonbunot Glad you survived. Those kind of dogs can be dangerous. Here there have been some serious injuries and even deaths due to dog attacks.
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@antonbunot (11143)
• Calgary, Alberta
12 May 19
@1hopefulman Thank, Heavens, I survived! One time when we were still in the Philippines, I ate dog "kilawen" meat without my knowledge . . . so, that may be the reason I was not affected with rabies . . . 
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@antonbunot (11143)
• Calgary, Alberta
11 May 19
@cacay1 hi early! Long time no hi! ?? ... how r u doing, lady? It was put down by lethal injection.
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My cat bitten me.
@Nevena83 (65275)
• Serbia
13 May 19
@1hopefulman No, it scratches me occasionally, but I never take it seriously.
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@allknowing (154101)
• India
11 May 19
I was bitten by a dog years ago and yes got treated at a clinic
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@allknowing (154101)
• India
13 May 19
@1hopefulman We were kids. That neighbour had a guava tree full of ripe guavas. We did not know they had let loose their dog.
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@1hopefulman (45113)
• Canada
12 May 19
I think it wise not to take chances and get proper treatment.
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@1hopefulman (45113)
• Canada
14 May 19
@yugocean Yes, in some areas it happens.
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@yugocean (9963)
• India
14 May 19
@1hopefulman Yes that is the reason we cannot ignore.
By the way is there any chance of being bitten by Tiger or Lion?
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@1hopefulman (45113)
• Canada
12 May 19
Have you ever had to go to the hospital for shots?
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@1hopefulman (45113)
• Canada
13 May 19
@Lolaze Looks like you know what you are doing! 
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@Lolaze (5092)
• St. Louis, Missouri
12 May 19
@1hopefulman Nope! I almost did get bitten by an opossum once when I was freeing it from a cage. I wasn’t worried though - at most is just have needed a tetanus shot.
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@1hopefulman (45113)
• Canada
10 May 19
Yes, best to be aware of the dangers and take precautions and be safe!
@amadeo (111938)
• United States
10 May 19
@1hopefulman yes we do have to be careful
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@1hopefulman (45113)
• Canada
12 May 19
It was an unusual occurrence. He was leaving circulars at homes and he put his hand in a mail slot and there was a dog at the other end that bit his fingers.
@1hopefulman (45113)
• Canada
13 May 19
@sol_cee There was nobody hope. He just went to the hospital and they bandaged his wounds and gave him some shots.
@sol_cee (38274)
• Philippines
13 May 19
@1hopefulman OMG!~ Did the owner say something?
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@1hopefulman (45113)
• Canada
12 May 19
I would go to the hospital with any bite just to be on the safe side.
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@nela13 (59082)
• Portugal
12 May 19
@1hopefulman it is the most safe thing to do.
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@Spontaneo (14700)
• United States
10 May 19
People do not understand me and my fear of dogs. I wish they would read your discussion.
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@1hopefulman (45113)
• Canada
10 May 19
It is wise to be cautious. Have you ever been bitten?
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@1hopefulman (45113)
• Canada
10 May 19
@Spontaneo Maybe that is why you are cautious?
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@Porcospino (31365)
• Denmark
10 May 19
My husband was bitten by a dog when we were charity sellers. We knocked on a door, and the man who lived there had a dog. The dog ran out of the door and immidiately bit my husband. We went to the hospital and he had a tetanus vaccine.
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@1hopefulman (45113)
• Canada
12 May 19
Sorry to hear that but glad you went for proper medical care.
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@1hopefulman (45113)
• Canada
14 May 19
@Porcospino Good medical care can prevent more serious problems from developing.
Good medical care can prevent more serious problems from developing.@Porcospino (31365)
• Denmark
13 May 19
@1hopefulman Thank you. Yes, I am glad that we went straight to the hospital. They took care of the wound and gave him the vaccine he needed.
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@wolfgirl569 (122904)
• Marion, Ohio
10 May 19
I have never been bitten by an animal I didnt know. I keep the shots up on my pets so dont worry if I get scraped by their teeth.
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@1hopefulman (45113)
• Canada
10 May 19
Do you know if we can get tetanus from a bite?
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@1hopefulman (45113)
• Canada
12 May 19
@wolfgirl569 Good for you. You are wise!
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@wolfgirl569 (122904)
• Marion, Ohio
10 May 19
@1hopefulman If you get dirt in it yes. Also snakes have very dirty mouths so those can be very dangerous. I keep my tetanus boosters up to date on myself because of everything I do
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@1hopefulman (45113)
• Canada
12 May 19
Yes, that is sad news as she was so young! Things happen!
Does he have beautiful white fur?
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@Janet357 (75643)
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12 May 19
@1hopefulman thick long white fur. so.many layers.of fur. i cut.it last week because he pants
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@jvicentevalera (13671)
• Santiago, Chile
10 May 19
I was bitten by a dog when I was younger. It was a neighbor's dog, but it wasn't that serious, though my mom was pissed off by that.
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@1hopefulman (45113)
• Canada
10 May 19
Mothers don't like to see their children bitten by their neighbour's dog. 
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@LowRiderX (22901)
• Serbia
10 May 19
We do not have wild animals here, but I think that if a pet dog bite me, I would sue the owner. I do not know how it is with you there, but here they behave quite violently and irresponsibly. Only when you hit them on their pocket (when they have to pay a fine) they become responsible
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@1hopefulman (45113)
• Canada
12 May 19
Yes, some people are very irresponsible and some dogs have caused some serious injuries in this area.
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@LowRiderX (22901)
• Serbia
12 May 19
@1hopefulman Here is the same. Everywhere has irresponsible owners
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@1hopefulman (45113)
• Canada
12 May 19
I,m glad you're ok. I would have gone to the hospital.
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@1hopefulman (45113)
• Canada
12 May 19
@Mulidi I'm not crazy about them either. I will only go when really necessary.
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@Mulidi (1991)
• Cruz Bay, Virgin Islands (U.S.)
12 May 19
@1hopefulman I hate hospital that's why I let it go
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