What should you do if your tongue is licked by a dog? ——Recent hot topics and response guides
Recently, topics related to pets and health have triggered widespread discussions on social media, among which the accidental situation of "being licked by a dog" has become one of the hot topics. The following is a compilation of data on hot topics across the Internet in the past 10 days, combined with medical advice to provide you with structured solutions.
1. Top 5 popular pet health topics in the past 10 days
| Ranking | Topic keywords | Search volume (10,000) | Main platform |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | rabies incubation period | 48.2 | Weibo/Zhihu |
| 2 | dog saliva bacteria | 35.6 | Douyin/Xiaohongshu |
| 3 | Pet Disinfection Guide | 28.9 | Station B/Kuaishou |
| 4 | Tetanus vaccine | 22.4 | Baidu/WeChat |
| 5 | Children's Pet Safety | 18.7 | Toutiao/Douban |
2. Assessment of the risk level of being licked by a dog
| risk factors | low risk | medium risk | high risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| dog health status | Vaccination Domestic Dogs | Unvaccinated pet dogs | Stray dogs/sick dogs |
| contact time | brief contact | Lasts more than 10 seconds | With skin damage |
| Contact status | healthy adult | Children/elderly | Immunodeficient |
3. Response steps recommended by medical experts
1.Instant processing:Immediately rinse your mouth with running water for 3-5 minutes. Use light salt water or mouthwash to assist cleaning.
2.Wound examination:Check the mouth for ulcers, gum bleeding and other mucosal damage.
3.Information confirmation:Confirm the dog's rabies vaccination status, and if it is a stray dog, it is recommended to seek medical treatment immediately.
4.Symptom monitoring:Pay attention to whether abnormal symptoms such as fever and headache occur within 72 hours.
5.Professional consultation:Call the local CDC hotline (such as Beijing 010-12320) for guidance.
4. Authoritative answers to common questions
| question | Answer | Data source |
|---|---|---|
| Do I need a rabies vaccine? | No vaccination is required for complete skin contact. It is recommended to consult a doctor for mucous membrane exposure. | WHO Guidelines 2023 |
| How long is the incubation period? | Usually 1-3 months, as short as 1 week | Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention |
| Pathogenic bacteria in dog saliva | May contain Pasteurella, Staphylococcus aureus, etc. | "Veterinary Microbiology" |
5. Suggestions on preventive measures
1. Avoid close facial contact with strange dogs, especially children.
2. Regularly deworm and vaccinate pets
3. Develop the habit of washing hands after contact with animals
4. Keep pet-specific disinfectants at home
Recently, the topic "#petsafety" on a short video platform has been played 320 million times. Experts remind: Although pet licking is mostly a friendly behavior, you still need to pay attention to health risks. In case of special circumstances, it is recommended to keep photos of the dog and record the contact time for subsequent medical treatment.
The statistical period of the data in this article: November 1-10, 2023. The data comes from public network platform heat monitoring. Please refer to the guidance of professional institutions for specific medical treatment.
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