Bitten neck by dog, 2-year-old is rushed to hospital

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Thursday, November 11, around 8 a.m., a 2-year-old child was bitten by the family dog. Losing a lot of blood, he was transported to the woman-mother-child hospital in Bron, in Lyon.

The parents of the little victim must have been afraid of their lives. This Thursday, November 11, shortly before 8 a.m., their child, just 2 years old, was bitten on the neck by the family dog, recently adopted, reports the regional daily. Dauphiné Liberated. The scene took place at the family home, in Chavanoz, a town located in the department of Isère, near Lyon.

The firefighters and the SAMU were dispatched to the site. They intervened to provide first aid but also and above all to stop the bleeding. Indeed, the injury caused by the pet resulted in a “heavy bleeding”, detail our colleagues. The victim was then transported to the nearest hospital, the CHU Femme Mère Enfant de Baron, in Lyon. His life is not in danger, but the wound requires several stitches. For now, the circumstances of the accident have not been communicated.

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What if my child has been bitten by a dog?

If your child is bitten by a dog, it is important toquickly adopt a few reflexes to avoid the risk of infection:

  • Gently cleanse the wound with soapy water
  • Remove foreign bodies if there are any (hair, dirt, etc.)
  • Rinse thoroughly
  • Gently dry the wound with a clean, soft cloth
  • Use an antiseptic to disinfect the wound
  • Place a sterile dressing on the wound


Then make an appointment with your doctor to examine the bite. If the latter affects sensitive areas such as the head, neck, genitals, or if the victim loses a lot of blood, go to the emergency room immediately. As a reminder, not all dog bites are of the same severity. But it is always better to consult a healthcare professional to be sure.

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