Yes, a donkey bite can break bones, as documented in reported medical cases.
While animal bites carry various risks like infection, the force exerted by a donkey's jaw is significant enough to cause severe injury, including fractures.
Based on medical literature:
- One reported case involved a patient who suffered open fractures of both bones of the forearm (radius and ulna) from a single donkey bite.
- Another case described a child who sustained fractures to both bones of the leg (tibia and fibula) and the first metatarsal (a bone in the foot) due to a donkey bite.
These specific instances highlight the potential severity of donkey bites and confirm that they are capable of breaking bones.
Even though these occurrences might be rare, the power behind a donkey's bite should not be underestimated when considering potential injuries.
