Originally Posted by
FlashBazbo
Ten miles into my ride today, I topped the same hill I always top, I was greeted by the same four big dogs that always greet me, three of them ran out in front of my front wheel like always, but the fourth bit me. I didn't lose a limb or anything, but it did break the skin. Arrrrrgh!
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Does anyone know what's next? How does the whole rabies check thing go down?
Sorry you got bit. I enjoy touring and have encountered many rural (and urban) aggressive dogs. Most can be outrun, but the occasional dog does get awfully fast.
As for the drill for a dog bite, you did well by washing the wound out. That is the logical and most effective first step. There is a very good article in the American Family Physician about the next steps.
http://www.aafp.org/afp/20010415/1567.html
Good luck and I hope your bite does well.