Bite, injuries and wounds to humans from dogs, cats, or other animals including humans. Most bite wounds are from a domestic pet known to the victim. Large dogs are the most common source.
Human bites are often the result of one person striking another in the mouth with a clenched fist.
Dog bites usually involve the hands, face, or the lower extremities. Cat bites usually involve the hands, followed by lower extremities, face and trunk. Cat bites and human bites frequently become infected. Avoid stray animals. Diagnosis and Treatment Wounds should steadily improve and close over by 7-10 days, with appropriate treatment.