If You Are Bitten By A Wild Animal
1. If it is a wild animal, attempt to kill the animal without damage to the skull.
2. If the animal is domestic, insist that the offending animal be penned and observed for at least 10 days to see if it gets sick or dies.
3. Cleanse the wound as quickly as possible with soap and water.
4. Keep the dead animal cool, but do NOT freeze it.
5. Always call your Doctor!
He or she will make a decision as to what treatment and/or shots may be necessary based on the type of animal; whether or not the animal escaped; whether or not the animal might have felt provoked; the type and location of the bite; and whether rabies is likely in the area. You may be required to deliver the animal carcass to a veterinarian for processing and shipping to a laboratory for analysis.
All kidding aside these are the steps to take when bitten by a wild animal...
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