Medical advice and treatment are necessary!

Bite wounds range from superficial scratches to severe injuries with tissue loss, sometimes even compromising the underlying bone. In addition, there is a serious risk of pathogens entering the wound with the saliva. Follow the treatment steps below, which are based on NHS recommendations:

1. Wash your hands:

Wash and dry your hands thoroughly.

2. Rinse the wound:

“Clean the wound immediately by running warm tap water over it for a couple of minutes.” ¹

3. Let the wound bleed:

“Encourage the wound to bleed slightly by gently squeezing it, unless it's already bleeding freely.” ¹

4. Dry the skin:

Rinse the wound again and pat the area dry with a clean towel.

5. Cover the wound:

Use a sterile, non-stick dressing or bandage to avoid further trauma on removal.

6. Seek medical advice as soon as possible:

Bites can be painful. Ask your physician for pain killers while the wound heals.

See a medical expert

Many common wounds can be dealt with at home. But with bite wounds, professional treatment is strongly advisable!

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Preventing an infection

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Expert wound care for bites

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Medical references

¹ https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/animal-and-human-bites/