Dog Bite/Scratch or Encounter
Service Request Type:
- Animal bite/scratch-dog
Used to:
- Used to report a dog bite suffered by a human, or a scratch that breaks the skin, to the Health Department for follow-up.
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For immediate medical assistance as a result of an animal encounter, call 911.
Routes to:
More Information:
- A bite, scratch, or contact with saliva may indicate a rabies exposure.
Process:
- Within 72 hours, a health specialist will contact the dog owner to attempt to get information on the dog's rabies vaccination status. This information will be relayed to the victim.
Safety information:
- For immediate medical assistance, call 911.