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Treatment of All Mammal Bites from Pets, Wildlife and People
Dogs, cats and rats are all covered in this list of biting mammals. Importantly, so are humans. Besides the obvious tissue damage, mammals can spread disease from species to species.
Treat Cat Bites and Scratches
As much as humans interact with canines, cat bites are common injuries, especially in children. Responding to a cat bite should always start with the safety of all involved, including the victim, the rescuer, and if possible, the cat.
Treat Dog Bites
Know how to treat a dog bite. As much as humans interact with canines, dog bites are common, especially in children. Responding to a dog bite should always start with the safety of all involved, including the victim, the rescuer, and if possible, the dog.
Human bites
The worst animal of all.
Treat Rat Bites
Rats and other rodents have a nasty bite that can lead to a serious infection. Care should always be taken to contain any rodent after a bite to determine if the animal has rabies or another infection.
Teach Kids to Avoid Dog Bites
Kids love dogs. Sometimes they can be a little too enthusiastic around dogs they don't know, however, which can lead to someone getting bit.
