After a dog bite in Texas, you might think that it’s a simple wound like any other laceration. However, there are a few details that can sometimes set this injury apart from others.
Unique components
If you’re cut with a knife or another object, then the wound is usually one that’s clean with straight lines. When it comes to dog bite injuries, the teeth of a dog tend to grasp and tear at the flesh, which can leave behind marks that are abnormal instead of straight. The dog could tear a significant amount of flesh away in some situations and depending on the ferocity of the animal, resulting in nerve damage and exposed muscle tissue. Alterations can be made to the skin that could result in needed surgeries in order for you to have a similar appearance as to what you saw before the bite occurred.
Multiple injuries
While there are some dog bites that don’t require any medical care other than a bandage, there are some that could require an immediate trip to the hospital. An abrasion can occur if a dog were to nip at your skin or pull you to the ground while you’re walking it on a leash. As the dog’s teeth pierce your skin, a laceration or puncture can occur. If the dog has not been vaccinated for rabies and other diseases, then you could require further treatment along with stitches or surgery. If it’s a large dog, then there’s a possibility of the teeth crushing a bone. An important detail to consider is that an infection can sometimes occur as a result of a dog bite.
Even if you’re around a mild-mannered dog, a bite can occur at any time, resulting in one of many types of injuries.
