How to handle a small dog being bitten by a large dog

For a situation where a small dog is bitten by a large dog, the owner needs to carefully inspect the wound to determine its severity. If it is just minor damage, the owner can disinfect and bandage the wound at home to prevent bacterial infection. If the wound is larger, bleeding heavily, and the dog shows signs of weakness, rapid breathing, or shock, use gauze to stop the bleeding and take the dog to a pet hospital immediately.

If the small dog has only minor skin injuries, the owner can handle it themselves. First, remove the hair around the wound cleanly to expose the wound for easy subsequent treatment. Then, rinse the wound with physiological saline, disinfect it with iodine or apply pet-specific antibacterial medicine, and finally, bandage it with clean gauze to prevent infection.
If the wound on the dog's body is severe or difficult to handle, take the dog to a pet hospital immediately for the veterinarian to treat. If the wound is large, it may require surgical closure.
Since the teeth of large dogs are sharp, they may injure the small dog's internal organs during the biting process. The owner should also pay attention to the dog's mental state, mucous membrane color, difficulty breathing, and temperature decline. If any abnormalities are detected, take the dog to the pet hospital immediately for examination and treatment.
If the small dog has not received a rabies vaccine, the owner needs to take the dog to the pet hospital for vaccination to prevent the dog from contracting the rabies virus.

Note: Always wear a leash when taking dogs outdoors, keeping them within the owner's sight range. Avoid contacting dogs of unknown origin or with aggressive personalities to prevent accidents.