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Health A-Z
Thu, 20 Jun 2013
Overview
Domestic pets cause more bites Dogs more likely to bite, cats more infectious Risk of rabies with non-immunized
pets / stray / wild animals Raccoons,
skunks, foxes, bats too carry rabies Skin break Bruise
/ puncture Cuts Bleeding Swelling and redness of the area Oozing of fluid Calm the affected person Wash hands before attending to wound Wash wound with soap & running water Apply antibiotic ointment Dress using sterile bandage After first aid, medical treatment must be sought quickly Suturing may be required Tetanus booster
/ antibiotics required Treatment depends on type / location of wound
Avoid keeping wild animals as pets
Choose a pet that is friendly to children
Train the pet to obey commands
Vaccinate your pet
When children are around, pets supervision is required
Avoid leaving infants alone with pets
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