What does it feel like to be bitten by a dog?

When I was nine, I was mauled by a neighbor's dog. It charged me from across the lawn. I didn't even think to run. I was just a little girl who loved dogs. I thought it wanted to play. nope. I don't remember being knocked over. But I do remember the dog's mouth chomping down on my thigh. Its teeth were inside my flesh. read more

Let me put in perspective why this was important. If I am bitten by a non-infected dog, I’ll have to take seven injections. If I’m bitten by an infected dog, I’ll have to take fourteen injections. So, just to avoid those seven extra injections, I literally prayed daily for that dog’s life. read more

It doesn't hurt if the dog's bite isn't serious (like, a playful bite) but sometimes, the dog adds a bit of pressure and then you start to feel like the dog's teeth is somewhat crushing and grinding against your skin and stuff. read more

Luckily, dog bites do not normally leave debris or other objects in the wound which would need to be removed. Disease and Rabies If you are bitten by an unknown dog, the American Red Cross suggests that you do not try to stop, catch, or hold the animal. read more