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1. A wild animal bit my animal. What do I need to do?

Take your pet to a veterinarian within 24 hours. If the attacker is at risk for rabies, for example, a raccoon, skunk, woodchuck, fox, or bat, handle your pet with gloves and wash any area, which may have saliva from the attacker on it.

2. What should I do to protect my animal from wild life?

To prevent your pet from being bitten by another animal, keep pets under control at all times and in the house at night.

3. How could I keep my child safe from being bitten?

You can prevent children from being bitten by:

- Keeping children away from dogs or cats that are eating
- Keeping children away from strange and stray animals
- Keeping them away from sick or injured animals
- Not allowing children to take a toy or ball from an animal that is playing with it

4. If I am bitten what do I need to do?

You should seek medical attention immediately. Animal bites should be taken care of immediately due to infection and possible treat to rabies.

5. How do I avoid being bitten?

Points to Remember

- Never go into someone else's yard to pat a dog.
- Never try to pat a dog that is chained up.
- Don't reach through a car window to pat a dog.
- Even if the dog is one that you know and who likes you, he may not recognize you. So stay away unless you have the owner's permission.

The Safe Way to Meet a Strange Dog:

- Stand quietly with your arms at your sides.
- Do not shout at the dog.
- Do not wave your arms, grab at the dog or run away.
- If a dog looks frightened or angry, leave it alone.
- Do not look straight into the dog's eyes.