Animal and human bites

Get information on bites from dogs, cats and humans. To contact your practice or get information on insect bites and stings, please enter insect bites into the search bar

This service is for non-emergency queries only.
  • call 999 for emergency medical help.
  • In England call 111 for urgent medical advice.
  • In Scotland go to NHS24.scot for urgent medical advice.
  • In Isle of Man call MEDS direct on +44 1624 650355 for urgent medical advice.

Insect bites and stings

Find out how to deal with insect bites and stings.

Information on animal bites

Find out how to deal with dog, cat and other animal bites.

Information on animal bites (video)

Find out what to do if you're bitten by a dog, cat or other animal.

Information on human bites

Find out what to do if you're bitten by a human.

Information on human bites (video)

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Lyme disease and tick bites

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