Ouch-Need advice on dogbite...Seriously

[BeHereNow]

Anyone have advice on dogbites?
I had to pull my Jindo off my Lab last night and got bit...
My hand now resembles a large swollen blob of ?
It hurts like HELL!
I have taken an anti-biotic but so far no change.
Anyoneout there have experience with dog bites?
We just lost our insurance,so I am trying to avoid a doctor visit...
Aint healthcare in 'Murika grand?
In advance, THANX,
BHN

[Bouncy Ball]

1. Is the skin broken?

I'm assuming you cleaned the wound well after it happened?

If the area is red and/or warm to the touch, it very well might be infected.

Is it bruised? Is your hand in proper working order otherwise?

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

2. Go to the ER, right now.

Animal bites can get very seriously infected. They respond to specific antibiotics, so the one you took might not be the right one. I got a cat bite once that got terribly infected, and even with antibiotics it took over a week to clear up. It's nothing to fool around with, so you really should get medical help ASAP.

[qnr]

Hmm, doubt you'll get an answer here - liability and all that

I'd seek a forum more directly related to either dogs or medicine.
You really should be seeking medical attention if it is that bad, emergency rooms should take you, insurance or not.

[Dookus]

3. Go to an urgent care center or clinic....ASAP

seriously. Taking an anti-biotic won't fix it. Bites can often require intravenous anti-biotics. It's not something to mess around with.

[BigMcLargehuge]

4. locking

Please seek medical attention from a qualified professional. I have to lock this thread.

Big McLargehuge
DU Moderator