Exclamation PointPlease call 911 immediately if you are having chest pain, difficulty breathing, severe bleeding, sudden weakness or numbness, or if you think you have a medical emergency.

Animal Bites Treatment

Call 911 if: 

1. Stop Bleeding

2. Clean and Protect

For a wound or superficial scratch from an animal bite:

3. Get Help

4. Follow Up

WebMD Medical Reference

Reviewed by Robert L. Norris, MD on November 01, 2011