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What do I do if a dog scratches me?
Although you are less likely to contract severe illness from a dog scratch, there is still a possibility of it happening. If you are scratched by a dog, here’s what you need to know. Dogs walk on all four feet and dig in whatever they can find, which means dog nail beds are very dirty. They can harbRead more
Although you are less likely to contract severe illness from a dog scratch, there is still a possibility of it happening. If you are scratched by a dog, here’s what you need to know. Dogs walk on all four feet and dig in whatever they can find, which means dog nail beds are very dirty. They can harbor all sorts of bacteria and fungi that can readily infect humans through broken skin, including tetanus. Dogs also lick their paws, transferring bacteria from the mouth onto the nails. This can, in rare cases, infect humans with MRSA or bacteria called Capnocytophaga if the scratch breaks the skin. Animal scratches may seem harmless, but they can turn into serious infections if the skin is broken. Puncture wounds may look the least serious, but they carry the highest risk of severe infection. If the scratch is bleeding heavily, apply pressure with a clean towel until the bleeding has stopped. Once the bleeding has subsided, wash the wound thoroughly with soap and water for three minutes. Clean and dry the skin, and then apply a small amount of antibiotic ointment and cover the wound with a bandage. Make sure to check the scratch for signs of infection, which include increased heat, redness, swelling, pain or red streaking on the skin. Monitor the wound for at least 72 hours, and if you experience any of those symptoms, seek the attention of a medical professional immediately.
See lessCan I share glasses with someone who has same eyes issue as mine?
Experts say that wearing someone else’s prescription glasses does not harm our eyes Wearing the wrong prescription, however, can be uncomfortable and cause some pain. Kids are at risk of harming their eyes if they wear another person’s glasses. Ever remember putting on someone else’s glasses and anRead more
Experts say that wearing someone else’s prescription glasses does not harm our eyes
See lessWearing the wrong prescription, however, can be uncomfortable and cause some pain. Kids are at risk of harming their eyes if they wear another person’s glasses. Ever remember putting on someone else’s glasses and an adult telling you off with the reason that it’ll only ruin your own eyesight? Of course, if you’re wearing someone else’s prescription, you wont be able to see through them properly, so there’s really no need to wear them, unless you want to for fashion purposes because their glasses are just so sassy! If that’s the case, just get some non-prescription glasses. That way you’ll be able to wear glasses without causing any of those excess problems.