Yikes, what should I do?

[Lizzie]

The doctor you saw is a blithering idiot, no doubt about it. I hope you see a "real" doctor on Sunday as early as possible. This is not the type of infection you can fight off naturally, no matter how young and strong you are. When a vet tech I know was bitten earlier this year, she was at the hospital within the hour getting IV antibiotics, a prescription for futher antibiotics, and a booster tetanus shot. Although a tetanus booster is effective for 10 years, its effectiveness gradually diminishes - that's why they give another booster in cases of deep puncture wounds when your last tetanus shot was more than a few years ago. I'm just stunned by your doctor's ineptitude, though I've met a few like him unfortunately.

Please keep us updated since I know we are all going to worry about you.

I guess you will be making gradual introductions between Caramel and the boxer when you are well again.

[Grace]

The more I think about this, the more upset I get.

You really cannot wait on this. You need to begin antibiotics immediately. I hate to be blunt, but you could be in grave danger if treatment isn't begun soon.