Some bites need stitches while others heal on their own. (kidshealth.org)
Soooo, I was bleeding a bit (okay, a lot), my hands were throbbing, I knew I probably needed stitches in my left hand and my right hand was throbbing, but I thought that a few stitches and a tetanus shot would do the job. (speakuppodcasting.com)
Stray1
Teach kids not to tease pets, to handle them gently, and to stay away from wild or stray animals. (kidshealth.org)
Animal's1
Some animals are too rare or dangerous for this type of invasive testing, so scientists have come up with another method: computerized models of an animal's skull and jaw muscles that estimate its bite force. (yahoo.com)
Wounds1
The safest option would be to euthanize the animal (no head wounds) and contact a local veterinarian to assist in preparing the specimen for rabies testing. (scdhec.gov)
Rabies3
Rarely, bites from wild animals can lead to rabies , a life-threatening infection. (kidshealth.org)
To report an animal bite or incident between 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM, find your county office on the Rabies Contacts and Reporting page. (scdhec.gov)
These details may help authorities locate the animal and find out if it has been vaccinated for rabies. (scdhec.gov)
Injuries3
Zoonotic infections associated with animal bite injuries are common and can result in severe illness ( 1 , 2 ). (cdc.gov)
Approximately 5 million animal bites occur annually in North America, and 10 million injuries occur globally from dog bites alone ( 2 , 3 ). (cdc.gov)
Dog bites can cause a severe personal injury , especially if the dog is large. (ernestlawgroup.net)
Wild3
The truth is, most bite force data is simply an estimate, whether it comes from a computer model or from wild animals biting down on a device. (yahoo.com)
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Neck1
Large breed dogs can cause devastating, even fatal harm to a youth, especially if the animal attacks around the head and neck. (ernestlawgroup.net)
Infection5
Animal bites and scratches that break the skin can sometimes cause infection. (kidshealth.org)
We describe a case of Mycobacterium marinum soft-tissue infection after an iguana bite in Costa Rica that was diagnosed through 16S rRNA sequencing and mycobacterial culture. (cdc.gov)
This case informs providers of potential etiologies of infection after iguana bites. (cdc.gov)
We report a case of cutaneous Mycobacterium marinum infection after an iguana bite to inform clinicians of potential infectious etiologies of lizard bites. (cdc.gov)
Gross and microscopic features of a mass involving the dorsum of the left hand in a 3-year-old girl with Mycobacterium marinum infection after iguana bite in Costa Rica. (cdc.gov)
Prevent1
The veterinarian can examine your animal to make sure he is healthy and advise you on training courses and approaches that may prevent more bites. (scdhec.gov)
Control1
But you can't simply ask the world's toughest predators to bite down on the same instrument, so it's hard to control for outside variables. (yahoo.com)
Cases2
In most cases, failing to observe a leash law would constitute negligence, so owner might have to pay damages if their unleashed dog bit you in a place where a leash is required. (ernestlawgroup.net)
Most dog owners are insured under their homeowner's policy, since dog bite cases are often a matter of premises liability. (ernestlawgroup.net)
Five months after the bite, her parents noted a small lump on the dorsum of her left hand that was not present previously. (cdc.gov)
Human1
For context, a 2014 study found the average human bite force is 149-354 N, depending on age and sex. (yahoo.com)
Pressure2
If the bite is bleeding, put pressure on it using sterile gauze or a clean cloth. (kidshealth.org)
Bite force is the pressure an animal exerts when it bites down, and the SI unit for bite force is the Newton, or kilogram-meters per second squared. (yahoo.com)
List1
Though hyenas are relatively small compared to other animals on this list, their hefty bite allows them to easily chow down on prey such as the giraffe in the background. (yahoo.com)
Local1
She was immediately taken to a local clinic and found to have a single, superficial bite wound over the dorsum of her third metacarpal. (cdc.gov)
Size2
While the jaguar may have the strongest bite for its stature, the tiger proves size does matter (when it comes to bite strength). (yahoo.com)
A 2012 study published in The Anatomical Record compared nine species of big cats to find that, while the tiger had the strongest bite force, the jaguar ( Panthera onca ) had the biggest bite for its size. (yahoo.com)
Case1
Call 757-289-2499 or contact us online to schedule a free dog bite case consultation at our Virginia Beach office. (ernestlawgroup.net)
Find1
You might find a hyena's laugh funny, but you should definitely fear its bite. (yahoo.com)
Always keep a close eye on young kids around animals, even pets . (kidshealth.org)
Poisonous2
The patient had been bitten by a poisonous snake. (britannica.com)
The animal's bite is poisonous and almost always fatal. (cbsnews.com)
Wound2
She says they chased her across the street, kicking her, and one man actually bit her forehead, leaving a deep wound. (cbsnews.com)
Then the doctor will thoroughly clean the bite wound to remove any dirt or bacteria, and may also remove dead tissues from the wound. (webmd.com)
Small2
It's a small cat-sized animal with chocolate-coloured skin, a rounded snout, and large green eyes. (nationalgeographic.com)
and they're interesting biologically, says veterinarian Stephen Divers, a professor of small animal medicine and surgery at the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine. (uexpress.com)
Deep1
Your doctor will examine the injury to see whether the bite was deep enough to damage muscles, tendons, nerves, or bones. (webmd.com)
Reptiles3
Sixty miles north of New York City the car in the driveway has a bumper sticker that reads "the only good snake is a live snake," evidence of an unusual collection of reptiles removed after one of them apparently bit and killed a woman here, Aleta Stacy. (cbsnews.com)
I see a lot of clients where their reptiles have been trained, they'll interact with them, the animals like to have contact with them," Divers says. (uexpress.com)
I think increasingly as we look at these things, we can find that there is that kind of human-animal bond that could exist with reptiles just as it does with mammals and birds. (uexpress.com)
People2
Some people bite their nails when they feel nervous. (britannica.com)
Although strays or other strange dogs can bite, most of the time people are actually bitten by a dog they know, which could be a friend's dog or even the family pet. (webmd.com)
Large2
Bites from large animals can seriously hurt you. (msdmanuals.com)
When the cookie-cutter finds a victim, it latches on with its large fleshy lips and bites down with its saw blade. (nationalgeographic.com)
Dogs6
They may be our best friends, but dogs are still animals and they can bite. (webmd.com)
In fact, dogs bite about 4.7 million Americans every year, half of them children between ages 5 and 9. (webmd.com)
Glenn De Baeremaeker, a member of the Licensing and Standards Committee, said Toronto Animal Services is limited in what it can do when there are complaints about dogs. (cbc.ca)
She said the city needs stronger laws to deal with dogs that bite. (cbc.ca)
Toronto Animal Services will also present a report on dangerous dogs to the Licensing and Standards Committee this summer. (cbc.ca)
It helps ensure that puppies don't destroy expensive items, it's an important part of housetraining, it prevents puppies from accessing hazardous objects and it gives dogs a relaxing haven away from boisterous kids or other animals in the home. (uexpress.com)
Hurt1
The expression once bitten, twice shy means that a person who has failed or been hurt when trying to do something is careful or fearful about doing it again. (britannica.com)
Problems2
If something that you do comes back to bite you , it causes problems for you at a later time. (britannica.com)
The investigation by Animal Services after a dog bit a young girl in the face was riddled with problems, according to Toronto's ombudsman. (cbc.ca)
Great2
We offered them a great deal, but they wouldn't bite . (britannica.com)
In her annual report, Toronto's city ombudsman Fiona Crean wrote about an attack so alarming it prompted her to recommend changes to Animal Services. (cbc.ca)
Crean investigated after Anna Maria Mountfort contacted her last year and in a report released Thursday concluded the family was 'not well served following the bite. (cbc.ca)
Doctor1
If you are bitten by an animal, you should call your doctor or go immediately to a hospital. (msdmanuals.com)
Phone1
She had just bitten into her sandwich when the phone rang. (britannica.com)
Full1
The Trinity Bellwoods resident reported the bite to Toronto Animal Services but said the agency didn't do a full investigation. (cbc.ca)
The child bit off a corner of the cracker. (britannica.com)
Owners1
The dog's owners were contacted by CBC for comment, but declined, citing an ongoing civil case filed by Mountfort to have the animal destroyed. (cbc.ca)