What happens if you get bit by a squirrel?

Answer 1

The common home treatment for an insect bite is to wash the area with warm water and soap and apply something cold to the bitten area as soon as possible. The condition will worsen if the application is ignored or delayed. Over-the-counter pain relievers such as acetaminophen may be used to alleviate the pain. Antihistamines or benadryl by mouth can be helpful to relieve the itchiness. Do not scratch the area for that will worsen the area by spreading infection and also creating scars.

In many cases, people will not treat the bite in time and infection will take place. The best way to treat this is to wash with warm water and soap. Then, wrap a hot towel or wash cloth around the infected area for roughly ten minutes. Next, apply the diluted hydrogen peroxide for two minutes and wash it off. Afterwards, apply diluted Betadine solution and wait for it to dry. Wash off the Betadine solution when dried. Finally, apply antibiotic to the area.

Spider bites are usually followed by a large area of swelling and redness. To treat this before further infection, wash the area with warm water and soap as similar to insect bites. Then, apply diluted hydrogen peroxide to the area for about two minutes and then wash it off. Next, apply an antibiotic and ice the area to reduce swelling and redness.

If the reaction continues or becomes severe after the above procedures are performed, then it is best to go see a doctor. If your body undergoes extreme conditions such as shaking, paralysis, or vomiting, then immediately consult a doctor or get rushed into a hospital.

Answer 2

if the squirrel let you come near it and you got bit then i would go to the hospital and get checked for rabies if you got to close to the squirrel it may have bit you because maybe it was protecting its kids but if it gets infected then go see a doctor after getting bit by a squirrel go to the doctor right after then they will test you for rabies if you do have rabies they will send you to the hospital so i would say right after you get bit go to the doctor immediatly

Answer 3

Go to hospital and get the rabies shot. Those things can be dirty an crazy...better the sucky shot now that too late and good as dead in a few days.

As far as cleaning it goes...like any other bite. But that's a wild animal. The hospital may be best for cleaning it, too. You could try Hydrogen Peroxide, a general antimicrobial like Neisporin or Triple Antibiotic ointment, and cover with bandages or gauze bandages, depending on size...keep wounds clean and dry. After they start to heal, let them breathe a bit more, but still protect from dirt and letting it stay soggy for long (i.e. don't leave on wet bandages etc.)

Still...seriously. Go to the hospital and get the rabies shot if they think you could use it. Rabies is pretty nasty. That $#*^ will kill you.

Answer 4

A squirrel bite will need to be treated by a doctor. Any wild animals can cause diseases such as rabies in humans.

Answer 5

Any bite from a native animal should be treated by a doctor. A tetanus injection is often required.