Summertime and the warming climate in general usually bring about an increase in the number of animal bites reported to health authorities. As you might expect, the main culprits are dogs, but while ...

When it comes to animal bites, people tend to think of a wild animal encounter gone wrong while camping, hiking, or engaging in other outdoor activities. But the truth is, the majority of bites come ...

Josephine Hessert, DO, is a board-certified emergency medicine physician in Southern California. It's important to get medical care if you have been bitten by a wild or unfamiliar animal. You might ...