Dog bites are unfortunately common in the Emergency Department. Remembering which ones to suture for cosmetic concerns while assuring we reduce the risk of infections is important. Also, most should get antibiotics. Which one? Dogmentin! (It’s a portmanteau of Dog and Augmentin)…

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What you’re hearin’ is true, dog bites on the rise
Take a big chunk outta hands face or thighs
Animal safety prevention 101
cuddly puppies can still bring us fun
But if kids are bitten we gotta step up our game
Make sure we manage all of the pain
Cleanin’ the wound with copious volume
Primarily close cosmetic places
That goes most for the parts of those faces
Otherwise stitch loose, and please never glue
And prescribe Dogmentin whatever you do