My son was playing with the dog and....

Question

My son was playing with the dog at my mother's house and the dog jumped up to get a snack from him and the dogs tooth went through his bottom lip. It isn't a big cut or anything, I am just wondering if he needs to go to the dr to get a shot so that he won't get an infection?

Answer 1

Oh yes definitely take him to the doctor just to be safe.  

Answer 2

yes it's always best to go to the doctor when something like that happens. please answer http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;...

Answer 3

I would say yes because of the risk of infection.  He might even need a stitch or two.  Good luck.

Answer 4

well, if the dog is up to date with all his shots and stuff like that, it shouldnt be a problem, but just to be on the safe side, you could take him to the doctors...or at least call him first and see what he says.  

Answer 5

I would just to be on the safe side. well... depending on how long ago this was is his lip puffy, red or ozzing stuff? if it is then yes but I guess if its been a few days and its healing over and its not swollen, red, or ozzing then I wouldnt.

Answer 6

yes take him to the doctor just to be on the safe side

you got nothing to lose by taking him u know

good luck

Answer 7

Actually dogs saliva is more cleanly then humans so i don't think you will need too

Answer 8

yea get a shot to prevent any infection in the bloodstream and get it properly dressed to prevent any external infection

Answer 9

oh yes and he might need stitches