Tommy Coyote Posted March 31, 2010 Report Share Posted March 31, 2010 You could just lie and tell them that it was some unknown dog that bit you. That's what I would do. But then they would make me get shots for rabies - after the police wandered all over the neighborhood trying to find the strange dog. Fortunately the last time I was bitten was trying to break up a fight between dogs I was petsitting for. I just washed the bite in soap and water for a long time - immediately. And had antibiotics at home that I could use. That might be one solution - just keep antibiotics at home - if you can get them somehow. Wouldn't work if the bite was bad enough for stitches or if the bite actually hit the bone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoseAmy Posted March 31, 2010 Report Share Posted March 31, 2010 Totally off topic A loop hole allows you to buy antibiotics without a prescription for use with fish..Not implying anything just talking in case someone has some hurt fish!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Good Shepherd Posted March 31, 2010 Report Share Posted March 31, 2010 I was told by a person unnamed that you can get Fish Antibiotics over the net without a RX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Coyote Posted March 31, 2010 Report Share Posted March 31, 2010 I was told by a person unnamed that you can get Fish Antibiotics over the net without a RX Like if you had a 150 pound shark in your tank - I wonder what the proper dose of fish antibiotics would be. I think sharks and people get about the same dose so you would need to dose your shark about the same as yourself. I wonder what would happen if your shark accidentally bit you? Would you have to impound the shark for 10 days? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoseAmy Posted March 31, 2010 Report Share Posted March 31, 2010 they are the same strength as the ones the dr. gives you..if you put them side by side with "people" ones they would look the same..cause they are the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maralynn Posted March 31, 2010 Report Share Posted March 31, 2010 Self-treating with antibiotics is not something I'd want to be doing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Posted March 31, 2010 Report Share Posted March 31, 2010 Totally off topic A loop hole allows you to buy antibiotics without a prescription for use with fish..Not implying anything just talking in case someone has some hurt fish!!!! lol, last time my aquarium was in need of treatment, I went to the Dr. and got a people perscription But yes, technically the meds are the same, I know a few people that take pet antibiotics. Back on topic, I'd lie to save my dogs being impounded, even if I needed to get rabies shots. It's my job to protect them, especially if it's my own fault I was bitten. I'm not aware of any such law here, but I'd have no problem lying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nancy in AZ Posted March 31, 2010 Report Share Posted March 31, 2010 Despite being grilled by the local police officer at the emergency room I refused to rollover on "a dog well-known to me" when I was bitten (quite by accident) last fall. I simply stated that I knew the dog, that it was an accident, and that I had evidence of the dog's vaccination. But that wasn't good enough. I was threatened by the officer with being charged with "obstructing an investigation" but held firm. I was most concerned with the implications that a dog bite record might have on "the owner's" ability to retain a homeowners insurance policy with said dog being maintained in the household. I had gone to a physician first and I was not required to report the dog bite during the visit there. I was simply asked if I knew the animal. Unfortunately, there was no avoiding the trip 2 days later to the emergency room after hours. My finger was about to explode from the hematoma that developed. When I was attacked and bitten by a feral cat the subject of rabies shots was broached but I declined. I had a strong suspicion about what prompted the attack-- the presence of Jill--who did nothing to provoke it, but nonetheless I was given the choice by my own physician. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaisingRiver Posted April 7, 2010 Report Share Posted April 7, 2010 This is an interesting situation. I too blurt out honest answers when asked questions, esp if I'm nervous, etc. I'm glad to think about unintentional bites from my own dogs now so that I can plan to lie like a rug later. There are times when there is unintentional biting not from dog fights but as a reaction from unintentional pain being inflicted on the dog - ie. brushing tangles out of uber-fine fur on the side of the dog (didn't break skin and dog has learned not to use teeth to let me know). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Billadeau Posted April 7, 2010 Report Share Posted April 7, 2010 Like if you had a 150 pound shark in your tank - I wonder what the proper dose of fish antibiotics would be.The label on the Fish Zole/Aqua Zole bottle tells you the amount of Metronidazole in each tablet (250 or 500mg). MedicineNet.com lists metronidazole treatment regimens for various human ailments (250mg-750mg per oral dose). It's the exact same chemical is used in the treatment of humans and other species. What is different is the testing needed for the pre-approval for marketing (FDA, USDA, EPA, etc), the controls and testing during manufacturing, and controls on the sales (over the counter vs. prescription). How the tablet is compounded could vary; quick dissolving vs. coated for easy of swallowing. Would I use this on myself, not when health care is readily available to me; if I were in the wilderness and inaccessible to med care I would use it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trailrider Posted April 8, 2010 Report Share Posted April 8, 2010 The main problem is that rabies is a virus, and will not be touched by any antibiotic. I have used dog meds for myself. No problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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