Squirrels rarely carry rabies. Outdoor pet bites Most bites from pets are from dogs or cats. Bites from domestic animals such as horses can be handled using these guidelines. Dogs and cats are free of rabies in most metropolitan areas. The main risk in pet bites is serious wound infection, not rabies.
Cat bites become infected more often than dog bites.
Claw wounds are treated the same as bite wounds, since they are contaminated with saliva. Puncture wounds from these small animals usually do not need to be seen by a doctor. This kind of wound rarely goes through the skin. Human bites Most human bites occur during fights. Sometimes a fist is cut when it strikes a tooth.