无论你的宠物也许是多么的可爱或者驯服，你绝不会知道牠们什么时候会显露出牠们的动物本能。事实上，被动物咬了一口不是小事。你可能会冒像狂犬病一样的被严重感染或者出血的风险。
　　
    了解有关动物咬伤时的急救步骤有助于控制这种情况。可以通过以下步骤处置动物的咬伤：
　　
    1. 首先，使受害者平静下来，让他坐下或者躺在舒适的位置。这就限制了可能进入血流之中的任何感染的进展。
　　
    2. 检查伤口是深的或者只是轻微的划伤。记住在照顾伤口的前后都要仔细地洗洗你的双手。
　　
    3. 如果伤口较小，用肥皂和温水洗净。在涂上消炎药膏之后用绷带包扎伤口以防止感染。
　　
    4. 对于深的伤口，用干净的绷带/布在伤口上面施加压力给它止血。对于严重的病例寻求医疗帮助。
　　
    5. 如果有任何肿胀，裹上一条冰敷毛巾。
　　
    6. 检查动物的情况，看牠是一只流浪动物或者是宠物。如果牠是一只宠物，了解牠的免疫情况。知道接种的日期，这对于医生来说是有用的信息。
　　
    7. 如果这只动物是一只野生动物或者流浪的动物，或者是没有没有免疫过的，则给当地的动物管理部门打电话。
　　
    8. 如果需要的话，注射一支破伤风疫苗。通常，猫的咬伤需要抗生素。
　　
    重要的是监视伤口几天。如果见到任何感染扩散的迹象，就要请求医疗救助。   

    No matter how cute or tame your pet may be, you never know when they will come out with their animal instincts. The fact is that animals bite and getting bitten is no small matter. You might be risking any of the serious infections like rabies or bleeding.

    Having knowledge about the first aid steps in case of an animal bite will go along way in managing the situation. Go through the following steps while dealing with an animal bite:

    1. First of all calm the victim and make him sit or lie down in a comfortable position. This will restrict the progress of any possible infection that may have entered the bloodstream.

    2. Check if the wound is a deep one or just a minor scratch. Remember to wash your hands carefully before and after taking care of the wound.

    3. If the wound is minor, wash it with soap and water. Bandage the wound after applying an antibiotic cream to prevent infection.

    4. For deep wounds, apply pressure above the wound with a clean bandage/cloth to stop the bleeding. Seek medical help for a serious case.

    5. Apply ice wrapped in a towel if there is any swelling.

    6. Check the nature of the animal, if it’s pet or a stray animal. If it’s a pet, know whether it’s immunized or not. Know the date of immunization, which will be helpful information for the doctor.

    7. If the animal is a wild or stray animal or has not been immunized, call your local animal control department.

    8. Get a tetanus shot, if needed. Often, cat bite wounds need an antibiotic.

    It’s important to monitor the wound for a few days. Call for medical help if you see signs of the infection spreading.