Animal Bite Treatment at Health Express Clinics Lewisville
At Health Express Clinics in Lewisville, we provide immediate medical care for animal bites. Our experienced medical team offers prompt evaluation and treatment to prevent infection and ensure proper healing.

Types of Animal Bites
We treat bites from:
- Domestic dogs
- Household cats
- Other domestic pets
- Wild animals
- Unknown animals
- Multiple bite wounds
- Scratches
- Puncture wounds
Common Complications
Potential issues include:
- Bacterial infections
- Deep tissue damage
- Nerve injury
- Tendon damage
- Rabies risk
- Tetanus exposure
- Scarring
- Wound healing problems


Treatment Methods
Professional care includes:
- Wound cleaning
- Infection prevention
- Rabies assessment
- Tetanus evaluation
- Antibiotic therapy
- Wound closure
- Pain management
- Follow-up care
Immediate Actions
Emergency steps include:
- Wound assessment
- Bleeding control
- Cleaning protocols
- Injury evaluation
- Medical history
- Animal history
- Documentation
- Treatment planning
Prevention Measures
Recommended steps:
- Animal vaccination
- Proper handling
- Bite avoidance
- Early intervention
- Wound care
- Regular monitoring
- Professional cleaning
- Follow-up visits
Risk Assessment
Important factors:
- Bite location
- Wound depth
- Animal type
- Vaccination status
- Time since bite
- Initial treatment
- Medical history
- Previous reactions
Most Asked Questions
When should I seek medical care after a bite?
All animal bites should be evaluated promptly to prevent complications.
Do all bites need antibiotics?
Treatment depends on bite severity, location, and risk factors.
What about rabies risk?
We assess rabies risk and provide appropriate prevention measures.
How long does healing take?
Healing time varies by wound type and location; we provide specific timelines.
Will I need stitches?
Wound closure decisions are based on type, location, and infection risk.
Our Clinic Features
We provide:
- Immediate care
- Wound treatment
- Infection prevention
- Pain management
- Ongoing monitoring
- Documentation support
- Animal reporting
- Emergency services