Urgent Care for Animal Bites in Tulsa, OK
Animal bites require thorough cleaning to reduce the risk of infection and our providers can determine whether you require stitches, a tetanus booster, or preventative antibiotics. We also assess animal bites for the risk of rabies exposure and provide guidance on necessary follow-up steps to ensure the care you receive and safe and complete.
Animal Bite Treatment in Tulsa, OK
Immediate care for animal bites and rabies exposure.
When should You Seek Urgent Care for an animal bite?
You should seek medical attention if the bite breaks the skin, causes significant bleeding, results in swelling or redness, appears infected, or was caused by an unfamiliar or wild animal. Prompt treatment can reduce the risk of serious infections.
Common Animal Bites We Treat:
Our providers treat a variety of animal bite injuries, including:
• Dog bites
• Cat bites
• Small pet bites
• Wildlife-related bites
• Animal scratches that break the skin
Common Illnesses Caused by Animal Bites
Pasteurellosis
Pasteurella bacteria that naturally live in many animals’ mouths. Symptoms may include redness, swelling, pain, and drainage around the wound.
Tetanus
Tetanus affects the nervous system and can cause muscle stiffness, jaw cramping, and painful muscle spasms.
Rabies
Rabies is a viral disease that affects the brain and nervous system. Symptoms are flu-like and rapidly advance into brain dysfuntion.
MRSA and Other Staph Infections
Caused by Staphylococcus bacteria, including methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Symptoms may be painful skin abscesses, swelling, and redness.
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