Dog Bites

Dog bites are a common injury in the United States, with over 200,000 cases reported every year. Dog bites can vary in severity depending on the size of the animal, its jaw strength, and whether or not you resisted while being bitten. Once you are in a situation where you have been attacked, you need to seek immediate treatment.

If you are in the Houston area and need medical attention for a dog bite and related injuries, contact us today at Ascent Emergency Care. We are a high-quality facility featuring the latest technology, highly knowledgeable staff, and the medication and skills necessary to help you recover from a traumatic incident.

How Do You Treat a Dog Bite?

One of the most important parts of treating a dog bite is disinfecting the wound. Animal mouths are not clean. Dogs can transfer an immense amount of bacteria to your blood and flesh. To treat you, we will clean the wound with antiseptics and might prescribe antibiotics so that the injury does not become infected.

Depending on the severity of the damage, we might also need to clean the remaining skin and tissues before we can close the bite. We will use an anesthetic, so you do not feel pain, and will then cut away damaged flesh to create a clean wound we can sew shut. Stitches are common and are not a major medical procedure, so you do not need to be concerned. Our staff will keep you at ease during treatment to help you remain relaxed.

What Are the Signs You Need Care?

Whenever a dog bites you, it is important to seek treatment. The chances of getting an infection are high, and you could also get rabies or a similar disease. Medium to large bites requires treatment in an emergency room for the right care.

How to Receive Treatment

We do not require you to make an appointment if you have a dog bite injury in Houston, TX. Simply come see us at Ascent Emergency as soon as possible for high-quality care.