Mum faces losing fingers after family dog bit her and gave her sepsis

Mum faces losing fingers after family dog bit her and gave her sepsis

Michelle Ellis fought for her life in hospital after being bitten by a family dog (Picture: Keana Ellis/BPM MEDIA)A mum-of-four faces losing her fingers after a bite from a family dog gave her sepsis.

Mum loses hand after family dog bit her and gave her sepsis

Mum loses hand after family dog bit her and gave her sepsis

Michelle Ellis fought for her life in hospital after being bitten by a family dog (Picture: Keana Ellis/BPM MEDIA)A mum-of-four faces losing both hands after a bite from a family dog gave her sepsis.

My dog smelled sepsis after I suffered third degree burns from hair dye

My dog smelled sepsis after I suffered third degree burns from hair dye

Levi and Chico, and right, the damage to her scalp (Picture: James Linsell-Clark/ SWNS)A woman believes her dog saved her life by ‘sniffing out’ sepsis after she reacted badly to hair dye and suffered third-degree burns.

Dog owner dies of devastating bacteria after being licked by pet

Dog owner dies of devastating bacteria after being licked by pet

The man had already contracted sepsis before seeking medical help (Picture: Mader N, et al/European Journal of Case Reports in Internal Medicine)A pet owner died from a rare bacterial infection that rotted his skin after being licked by his dog.

Should you be worried about a dog lick or bite?

Should you be worried about a dog lick or bite?

Once the bacteria passes from a dog to person, the person may experience fever, fatigue, headaches, and muscle pains. If you develops redness, swelling, puffiness, pain or a discharge, around the bite area or after being licked, you should seek medical attention as it could be a sign of sepsis.