When an animal bite or scratch happens, there’s no time to lose. Even a wound that looks small can carry a risk of infection and, in some cases, exposure to rabies. Getting proper medical attention as soon as possible is an important step in protecting your health.
The Animal Bite Center (ABC) at Perpetual Help Medical Center – Las Piñas is open 24/7, giving patients access to prompt assessment and treatment at any time of the day or night.
Whether the injury involves a dog, cat, or another animal, our healthcare team can evaluate the wound, assess the possible risk of rabies exposure, and recommend the appropriate treatment based on the type and severity of the incident.
What Should You Do After an Animal Bite?
Immediately wash the wound thoroughly with soap and running water for at least 15 minutes. Proper washing can help reduce the risk of infection.
After cleaning the wound, seek medical attention as soon as possible. Do not wait for symptoms to appear or assume that treatment is unnecessary simply because the wound is small or the animal is a household pet.
A healthcare professional should assess the exposure and determine whether additional treatment is necessary.
Animal Bite Care May Include
Depending on the patient’s condition and type of exposure, management may include:
- Assessment and proper wound care
- Evaluation of the bite or scratch
- Rabies exposure risk assessment
- Anti-rabies vaccination when medically indicated
- Rabies immunoglobulin when indicated
- Tetanus prevention when appropriate
- Treatment or prevention of wound infection
- Instructions for succeeding vaccine doses and follow-up care
The treatment required varies from patient to patient. Our healthcare team will recommend the appropriate course of care after evaluating the exposure.
Don’t Wait for Symptoms
Rabies is a serious but preventable disease. The safest approach after a potentially risky animal bite or scratch is to seek professional medical evaluation promptly rather than waiting to see what happens.
Even if the animal appears healthy, vaccination status is uncertain, or the injury seems minor, it is still important to have the exposure properly assessed.
24/7 Animal Bite Care in Las Piñas
At Perpetual Help Medical Center – Las Piñas, our Animal Bite Center is ready to provide timely and appropriate care when you need it.
Our team provides comprehensive management from the initial wound assessment to vaccination and follow-up care when required.
If you or a family member has been bitten or scratched by an animal, wash the affected area immediately and visit the Perpetual Help Medical Center – Las Piñas Animal Bite Center without delay.
Our Animal Bite Center is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, so you can get the care you need when you need it.
