'How to behave if an animal bites you' by Lucía Sapino EDLC 6th. -2015-

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How/what to do if

An animal bites you!How/what to do if

For minor wounds:Barely brakes the skinNo danger of rabies

Wash: soap and waterAntibiotic creamBandage

For deep wounds:Skin bleeding/badly torn

Wash the area (cold water)Pressure: stop bleeding AntibioticsBandage/surgical suture

Tetanus shotEvery 10 years animals, personWound deep/dirty:booster

Dogs > cats (infection. Puncture wounds and can't be thoroughly cleaned) = risk of rabies