What to do after a dog or cat bite

First aid in case of dog or cat bite are important to avoid the development of infections in the place, since the mouth of these animals normally contains a high number of bacteria and other microorganisms that can cause infections and even serious diseases, like anger, which affects the nervous system. See what signs of this disease can come up after a bite.

So if bitten by a dog or cat you should:

1. Stop the bleeding, using a clean cloth or cloth and making slight pressure on the spot for a few minutes;
2. Immediately wash the bite site with soap and water, even if the wound does not bleed, as it removes bacteria and viruses that can cause serious illness;
3. Go to the hospital with the vaccination report, as it may be necessary to repeat the tetanus vaccine.

Watch these steps in the following video:

In addition, if the pet is domestic it is important that it is evaluated by a veterinarian to know if it is infected with rabies. If this is the case, the person who has been bitten should inform the general practitioner to take the vaccine against this disease or to take antibiotics if necessary.

Here's what to do if bitten by a venomous animal such as a spider, scorpion or snake.

What to do if bitten by someone else

In the case of biting by another person it is recommended to follow the same indications, because the human mouth is also a place where different types of bacteria and viruses can be found, which can cause serious infections.

So after washing the place with soap and water, it is also important to go to the emergency room to have blood tests and to check if there is any infection, starting the appropriate treatment, which can be done with antibiotics or vaccines, for example.