You have been evaluated in the Emergency Department today for an animal bite. Please keep the area surrounding the wounds clean and dry and watch closely for signs of infection.

***Please take the antibiotics prescribed to you in full, as directed.

Please follow up with your primary care physician within two days.

Return to the Emergency Department if you experience worsening or uncontrolled pain, spreading redness, fevers 100.4° or greater, pus from your bite, or for any other concerning symptoms.

Thank you for choosing us for your care.