For many pet owners, the idea of letting their dog curl up on the bed is normal and even comforting. But for this man, what seemed like a harmless choice turned into a nightmare he never expected.
According to his story, he rolled over during the night and accidentally struck his dog in the face, startling the animal so much that it bit down on his arm.
By the time he reached the hospital, his blood pressure had already dropped to an extremely dangerous level — one of the biggest warning signs of sepsis, a condition that can quickly become fatal if not treated immediately.
This type of infection can set in when harmful bacteria enter the body through even a small wound, and it spreads at an alarming rate.
The NHS warns that symptoms can escalate within just a few hours, making it vital to get emergency treatment as soon as possible.
- severe pain or complete numbness near a wound — the discomfort often feels far worse than expected for the size of the injury
- redness and swelling around the infected area
- flu-like symptoms such as fever, headaches, and overall exhaustion
- vomiting or diarrhea
- confusion or disorientation
- dark blotches, blisters, or patches on the skin — which may look less noticeable on darker skin tones
Doctors managed to save his arm, but he didn’t escape without lasting damage. The severe infection and resulting sepsis caused complications with several of his organs.
“The medications prescribed to me accelerated another condition I have, which ended up leaving me in a wheelchair for a while, then crutches for over a year. I’m currently still on crutches.”
“There was also some organ damage from the septic shock, which requires regular specialist visits, monitoring/testing, and some ongoing medication.”
“[Doctors] told me that it was almost certainly not from his mouth but from my skin.”
“…I still have my dog, he’s a good boi. He had a rough time when I went to hospital, things escalated so quickly and then I was put into a 5 day induced coma.”
