Treatment of Bite Wounds

Treatment of Bite Wounds


Bite wounds can be challenging to treat and a common reason pets come to the emergency room. There are many different approaches to wound care depending on the location, severity, and type of wound. Unfortunately, a severe life-threatening illness known as sepsis is a potential complication often seen due to severe or untreated wounds. Dr. Samantha Campos, an emergency and critical care specialist, will discuss how veterinarians decide which treatment to administer in cases involving bite wounds, and why each case is unique.

Related Episodes