Preventing Animal Bites – Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit

July 29, 2022
Each year the Health Unit responds to hundreds of reports of animal bites in Leeds Grenville and Lanark counties. Along with the pain and possible emotional and physical scarring caused by a bite there is the risk of exposure to rabies.
What Can I Do to Reduce My Chances of Being Bitten?
Many biting and scratching incidents are preventable. Follow these tips to protect yourself:
What should I do if I am scratched or bitten?
How can I be a responsible pet owner?
If your pet is involved in a biting incident, get the animal under control, assist the person bitten and provide your name, phone number and address to the victim so the Health Unit can follow up with you. Do not euthanize your pet.
For more information about animals bites, visit our website or call 1-800-660-5853. You can also follow us on Facebook and Twitter @LGLHealthUnit.
Contact
For media interviews, contact Katie Lamb, Multimedia Specialist at 613-803-5116 or email: [email protected].
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