Which Animal Is More Likely To Byte and What To Do If It Happens?

     The first thing I would like to mention is that domestic animals are the ones who cause more bytes, so watch your dog or cat or whatever you have as a pet. If you have a lion then the ‘Treatment’ section is not for you . You should start by reading  the ‘Prevention’ Section.

    Dogs are more likely to byte but the cat is more dangerous because cats are more infectuous.

    If a wild animal (fox, skunk and so on…)  bytes you go to the doctor because you have the chance to get rabies.

Symptoms:

• Skin break
• Bruise / puncture
• Cuts 
• Bleeding
• Swelling and redness of the area
• Oozing of fluid

Treatment:

• 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

Prevention:

• 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

Thanks medindia fro the very useful information