Animal Bites Domestic pets cause most animal bites. Dogs are more likely to bite than cats. Cat bites, however, are more likely to cause infection. Bites from nonimmunized domestic animals and wild animals carry the risk of rabies.
First Aid - Human Bites Human bites can often be as or more dangerous than animal bites because of the types of bacteria and viruses contained in the human mouth.
First Aid Animal and Insect Bites First aid care for animal bites includes washing the wound well with soap and water, if there is no heavy bleeding. Then cover the wound and seek professional attention. A serious wound should be cleaned only by trained medical personnel...
First Aid for Bites and Stings Animals and insects do not usually attack unless injured or provoked. Many bites and stings can be prevented by using common sense. For example, take sensible precautions before attempting to rescue a casualty from an angry dog or a swarm of bees. Call help or contact the emergency service, if needed.
First Aid For Minor Snake Bites Call for emergency assistance immediately if someone has been bitten by a snake. Responding quickly in this type of emergency is crucial. While waiting for emergency assistance do the following: Wash the bite with soap and water. Immobilize the bitten area and keep it lower than the heart. Cover the area with a clean, cool compress or a moist dressing to minimize swelling and discomfort. Monitor vital signs.
First Aid Treatment of Snake Bites A common symptom of snake-bite is fright and fear of rapid death. But this danger has been exaggerated. More than half the number of people bitten by venomous snakes (including highly venomous species) develop no serious poisoning; this is because in most cases the snake injects little or no venom.
Spider Bites Most spiders found in the United States are harmless, with the exception of the black widow and the brown recluse spiders (sometimes called the violin spider). Both of these spiders are found in warm climates.
